U23 World League

El Candelario
Spectators: 7536 (Terracing: 5653, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ferran Rial got the match started through his kick off. Fernan Ibon came out of the goal in the 3rd minute to try and stop a shot by Socavon FC's Zuhaitz Artiaga. But to his dismay, Zuhaitz Artiaga quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. 6 minutes into the game, Socavon FC's Garaile Pacio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fernan Ibon made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. The supporters of Socavon FC booed when Candelaria FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guido Koldobika didn't get a good kick on the ball. Socavon FC's Zuhaitz Artiaga got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fernan Ibon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zuhaitz Artiaga in the 17th minute of play. The Socavon FC fans' excitement grew in the 18th match minute when Socavon FC's Ferran Rial looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 22 minutes into the match, Zuhaitz Artiaga notched a goal, 0-5, to the right of Candelaria FC's Fernan Ibon. Fernan Ibon was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Fernan Ibon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baldomiro Contero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fernan Ibon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Garaile Pacio, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Fernan Ibon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baldomiro Contero in the 28th minute of the match. Fernan Ibon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zuhaitz Artiaga in the 30th minute of the match. Ferran Rial took the ball and in the 31 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Fernan Ibon. Fernan Ibon dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-6. After 34 minutes, Ferran Rial made it 0-7 with a short kick to the right side. Candelaria FC's Fernan Ibon tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Garaile Pacio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernan Ibon having to interfere. Fernan Ibon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zuhaitz Artiaga in the 40th minute of the match. Fernan Ibon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ferran Rial in the 42nd minute of play. Fernan Ibon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baldomiro Contero in the 44th minute of the match. Alfredo Tulio charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alfredo Tulio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Alfredo Tulio kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Fernan Ibon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ferran Rial in the 48th minute of the match. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-7.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gustavo Galindo made a kick off. In the 52nd minute, Socavon FC's Ferran Rial dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-8. After 55 minutes of play, Socavon FC's Garaile Pacio made it 0-9 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Fernan Ibon was left in no man's land by his defense there! After some careless play in the Candelaria FC defense, Zuhaitz Artiaga kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fernan Ibon. The Candelaria FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fernan Ibon should have stopped the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Baldomiro Contero got free with Fernan Ibon in the 61st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Roman Barros hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Socavon FC made a substitution. Ordono Aspurua replaced Fidencio Lima. The supporters of Socavon FC booed when Candelaria FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roman Barros didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lorenzo Candelario charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lorenzo Candelario the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Lorenzo Candelario hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. When Ferran Rial came up free with the goalie in the 66th minute, the Socavon FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ferran Rial couldn't finish the play. Zuhaitz Artiaga in the 68thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Fernan Ibon, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When Zuhaitz Artiaga got free in front of the goal in the 70th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Fernan Ibon was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ferran Rial in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fernan Ibon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 75 minutes into the game, Ordono Aspurua was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Socavon FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Candelaria FC the free kick. In the 75th match minute, Socavon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ordono Aspurua to maneuver through the defense. Roman Barros hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. 84 minutes into the match, Candelaria FC's goal looked a bit too open when Baldomiro Contero came free, but Fernan Ibon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Baldomiro Contero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 86 minutes, Baldomiro Contero managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Socavon FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Baldomiro Contero was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Zuhaitz Artiaga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Candelaria FC's Fernan Ibon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Castel Concepcion in the 91st minute of play. When the match was over Socavon FC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Candelaria FC throughout the match.