U23 World League

City Palace Stadium
Spectators: 7554 (Terracing: 5667, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Oscar Blai got the match started through his kick off. Vladimiro Leobardo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Javier Landeras, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Camilo Fagondo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 14th match minute, Cardiff City FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Camilo Fagondo to maneuver through the defense. Vladimiro Leobardo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zarando Eguizabal in the 17th minute of play. In the 20th minute, Alonzo Cabello hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 23 minutes, Javier Landeras managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Astillero del Guayas's supporters crossed their fingers, but Javier Landeras 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 27th minute of the match Ulizes Sola shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vladimiro Leobardo showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. José Cifuentes hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. In the 29th match minute, Astillero del Guayas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alonzo Cabello to maneuver through the defense. With an all-out effort, Cardiff City FC's Walter Huarte threw himself towards the right post 34 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Oscar Blai, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The audience was convinced that Zarando Eguizabal's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Vladimiro Leobardo was relentless in the 38th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Astillero del Guayas's José Cifuentes got a free kick in the 44th minute. After having played for 47 minutes, Ulizes Sola managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Astillero del Guayas's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ulizes Sola was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.

An unexpectedly hard shot by José Cifuentes in the 53rd minute of play forced Cardiff City FC's goalkeeper Vladimiro Leobardo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Walter Huarte took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oscar Blai, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 58 minutes, Pablo-Enrique Oneca managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Astillero del Guayas's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pablo-Enrique Oneca was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Oscar Blai managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cardiff City FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Oscar Blai was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Walter Huarte breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Astillero del Guayas's Ulizes Sola in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cardiff City FC's goalie prevented a goal. Zarando Eguizabal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Paulo Lorencio during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 75th match minute, Cardiff City FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulo Lorencio to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ulizes Sola in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vladimiro Leobardo saved Cardiff City FC from getting behind. 83 minutes into the game, Zarando Eguizabal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Astillero del Guayas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cardiff City FC the free kick. Zarando Eguizabal kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. In the 86th minute of the match, Ulizes Sola tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Vladimiro Leobardo saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After 87 minutes Cardiff City FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ulizes Sola who took care of the corner kick. In the 87th minute, Javier Landeras hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 89th minute Oscar Blai shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Walter Huarte saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Walter Huarte showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oscar Blai in the 93rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Cardiff City FC's Eduardo Odon got a free kick in the 94th minute.