U23 World League

Monumental Arena
Spectators: 7509 (Terracing: 5632, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ermegildo Frechoso got the match started through his kick off. Ermegildo Frechoso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Guerrero Marva showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ermegildo Frechoso, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Bonifacio Chepe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Damaso Tallia kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xacobo Isern in the 13th minute of play forced CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS's goalkeeper Niceto Cordarell to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS's Niceto Cordarell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Xacobo Isern in the 15th minute of play. Garcia Puga hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. When CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS's Bonifacio Chepe, in the 22nd minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS. CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS's Niceto Cordarell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Xacobo Isern in the 26th minute of play. In the 28th minute Bonifacio Chepe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Guerrero Marva saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match clock showed 31 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Ermegildo Frechoso sped through Barcelona de América's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Guerrero Marva. In the 34th minute Juan Sobre shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Niceto Cordarell saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 36th minute, Ulises Casanande left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Barcelona de América fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Xacobo Isern could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Niceto Cordarell made a huge save. 41 minutes into the match, Ermegildo Frechoso notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Barcelona de América's Guerrero Marva. Guerrero Marva was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 44th match minute, Barcelona de América was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dani Mediano to maneuver through the defense. If Ermegildo Frechoso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Disappointed in the 1-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Barcelona de América made a substitution. Luis-Antonio Hompanera replaced Juan Sobre. The wind increased when Ulises Casanande made the kick off in the second half. Niceto Cordarell made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Valentin Criado in the 54th minute of play. 55 minutes into the match, CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS's goal looked a bit too open when Valentin Criado came free, but Niceto Cordarell reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Barcelona de América getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Valentin Criado hit a great ball. After having played for 57 minutes, Bonifacio Chepe managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bonifacio Chepe was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Niceto Cordarell showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luis-Antonio Hompanera in the 59th minute of the match. Guerrero Marva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ermegildo Frechoso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bonifacio Chepe fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Guerrero Marva having to interfere. Niceto Cordarell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luis-Antonio Hompanera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 73 minutes into the game, Bonifacio Chepe recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Guerrero Marva. Bonifacio Chepe showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-4. Eustacio Balasi kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Niceto Cordarell made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luis-Antonio Hompanera in the 78th minute of play. CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS were furious when Damaso Tallia was red carded, 79 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 78th minute, one of CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by David Donzel during the 81st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Valentin Criado took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 82nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Niceto Cordarell. CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 84th match minute, CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ermegildo Frechoso to maneuver through the defense. After 85 played minutes, Barcelona de América's Felix Llantada shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Niceto Cordarell 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 Barcelona de América reached it. Niceto Cordarell showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valentin Criado in the 86th minute of the match. CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS's Niceto Cordarell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulises Casanande in the 96th minute of play. Bonifacio Chepe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 98th minute. Guerrero Marva tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.