U23 World League

Deuteronomio 30 19
Spectators: 7546 (Terracing: 5661, Seating: 1735, VIP seats: 150) An unexpectedly hard shot by Laurgain Ruiz in the 3rd minute of play forced Challestone S.C.'s goalkeeper Xzavier Espindola to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Laurgain Ruiz might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Xzavier Espindola. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Laurgain Ruiz ran back to his position shaking his head. 8 minutes into the match, Challestone S.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Laurgain Ruiz came free, but Xzavier Espindola reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Xzavier Espindola made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Laurgain Ruiz in the 10th minute of play. Challestone S.C.'s Xzavier Espindola played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Laurgain Ruiz in the 12th minute of play. If Laurgain Ruiz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Laurgain Ruiz took the ball and in the 15 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Xzavier Espindola. Xzavier Espindola dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Xzavier Espindola made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Laurgain Ruiz in the 23rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Evaristo Castro in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Xzavier Espindola saved Challestone S.C. from getting behind. Xzavier Espindola showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evaristo Castro, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. After 28 minutes of play, MAZER SAF's Laurgain Ruiz made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Xzavier Espindola was left in no man's land by his defense there! Xzavier Espindola took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Evaristo Castro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 33 played minutes Challestone S.C. got a freekick which was hit by Xesus Coello. Laurgain Ruiz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Xzavier Espindola read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, MAZER SAF's Evaristo Castro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Xzavier Espindola narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 38th minute, Evaristo Castro left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The MAZER SAF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-4. The audience was convinced that Laurgain Ruiz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Xzavier Espindola was relentless in the 45th minute of the game. In the 48th minute, Evaristo Castro left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The MAZER SAF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-5. Disappointed in the 0-5 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Xesus Coello to strike the kick off in the second half. After 54th play minutes Evaristo Castro shot 0-6, a short shot which went by Xzavier Espindola and just under the crossbar into goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Laurgain Ruiz got free with Xzavier Espindola in the 59th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 67th minute, Laurgain Ruiz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The MAZER SAF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-8. Xzavier Espindola showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evaristo Castro, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Rafa Alves didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 0-9 via right post in the game's 74th minute. MAZER SAF's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rafa Alves in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Xzavier Espindola prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 78th match minute, Challestone S.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Erick Villaelrriego to maneuver through the defense. When MAZER SAF's Rafa Alves in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Challestone S.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Evaristo Castro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Xzavier Espindola read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 81st minute of play. When the match had gone on for 84 minutes, Rafa Alves put it in 0-10 from a short distance just to the right of Xzavier Espindola. Xzavier Espindola took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafa Alves, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Erick Villaelrriego's late challenge caught a MAZER SAF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Erick Villaelrriego helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Challestone S.C.'s Erick Villaelrriego got a free kick in the 88th minute. Challestone S.C.'s Xzavier Espindola played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Evaristo Castro in the 92nd minute of play. 95 minutes into the game, Evaristo Castro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Xzavier Espindola. Evaristo Castro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-11.