U23 World League

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Spectators: 7459 (Terracing: 5595, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Cornelio Nabar started the match with the kick off. In the 6th minute Alejo Videl shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Quiñónez Louzara saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 7th match minute, Abasto fútbol club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benjamin Muc to maneuver through the defense. In the 25th match minute, Abasto fútbol club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amadeo Frutos to maneuver through the defense. Ernesto Quexal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Justavino Cortez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When FC Philotimo's Marcelo Martines in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Abasto fútbol club's goalie prevented a goal. Ernesto Quexal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafa Lloret, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC Philotimo's defense didn't have a chance, in the 37th minute, when Alejo Videl scored to the left of an out of position Quiñónez Louzara, making the score, 1-0. Quiñónez Louzara took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Froilan Aritza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 41st minute, Abasto fútbol club's Alejo Videl dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-0. If Froilan Aritza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Quiñónez Louzara made an important save on a dangerous shot by Abelardo Hitz in the 46th minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Justavino Cortez to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rafa Lloret in the 55th minute of play forced Abasto fútbol club's goalkeeper Ernesto Quexal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 61 minutes into the game, Justavino Cortez recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ernesto Quexal. Justavino Cortez showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. FC Philotimo's Marcelo Martines got a good chance for a goal in the 64th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 70th minute, Marcelo Martines left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Philotimo fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. After 73 played minutes FC Philotimo got a freekick which was hit by Alberto Torrens. FC Philotimo's Marcelo Martines got a good chance for a goal in the 82nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Benjamin Muc was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 83 minutes had been played. The supporters of FC Philotimo booed when Abasto fútbol club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benjamin Muc didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Rafa Lloret had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Despite being the better team, FC Philotimo failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.