U23 World League

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Spectators: 7839 (Terracing: 5881, Seating: 1802, VIP seats: 156) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Paz Gledden made the kick off which started today's match. Gregorio Fagildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carson Sobezak, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Downing Mueller made an important save on a dangerous shot by Conrado Maiorga in the 11th minute. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind Leeton United FC's goalkeeper Downing Mueller, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 19th minute, Conrado Maiorga reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Downing Mueller. The goal made the score 1-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Conrado Maiorga in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Downing Mueller saved Leeton United FC from getting behind. Deportivo Diamante U18's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lino Igon in the 24th minute. Victor Valiente made a great header on Deportivo Diamante U18's corner, it was just that Leeton United FC's Downing Mueller managed to reach the ball for a save. Gregorio Fagildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Blade Pincini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Downing Mueller made an important save on a dangerous shot by Conrado Maiorga in the 29th minute. Leeton United FC's Downing Mueller proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 30th minute of the match, managed to save Leeton United FC from getting a goal against them. After having played for 32 minutes, Conrado Maiorga managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Deportivo Diamante U18's supporters crossed their fingers, but Conrado Maiorga was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 36th minute, Paz Gledden hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Downing Mueller showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Conrado Maiorga, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Carson Sobezak hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. When Deportivo Diamante U18's Conrado Maiorga in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Leeton United FC's goalie prevented a goal. When Amador Rafel fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Deportivo Diamante U18's protests and gave Amador Rafel a yellow card for diving instead. Amador Rafel hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. After 43 played minutes, Leeton United FC's Jervis Nurthen shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Gregorio Fagildo came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Leeton United FC reached it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leonides Dalmau in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Downing Mueller prevented the ball from getting in the gole. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Conrado Maiorga made the kick off in the second half. Leeton United FC's Downing Mueller played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leonides Dalmau in the 51st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonides Dalmau in the 53rd minute of play forced Leeton United FC's goalkeeper Downing Mueller to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Leeton United FC booed when Deportivo Diamante U18 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anastasio Cordairo didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 63rd minute, Blade Pincini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Downing Mueller showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonides Dalmau in the 67th minute of the match. 68 minutes into the match, Deportivo Diamante U18's goal looked a bit too open when Paz Gledden came free, but Gregorio Fagildo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gregorio Fagildo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jervis Nurthen in the 71st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonides Dalmau in the 76th minute of play forced Leeton United FC's goalkeeper Downing Mueller to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Leeton United FC's Paz Gledden got a free kick in the 77th minute. When Peter Loch fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Leeton United FC's protests and gave Peter Loch a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Leeton United FC's Peter Loch got a free kick in the 79th minute. Deportivo Diamante U18's Gregorio Fagildo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 81st minute of the match, managed to save Deportivo Diamante U18 from getting a goal against them. In the 88th minute, Dale Sobezak hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Conrado Maiorga in the 89th minute of play forced Leeton United FC's goalkeeper Downing Mueller to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Deportivo Diamante U18 getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Amador Rafel hit a great ball.