U23 World League

La Vaqueta
Spectators: 7538 (Terracing: 5655, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Melchor Asier kicked off to start the match. The referee felt a red card was in order, 8 minutes into the game, when Cirilo Ranolfo put in a rough tackle. In the 9th match minute, La France FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cirilo Ranolfo to maneuver through the defense. Rolando Mitxel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Melchor Asier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 11th minute, Ernesto Claris reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Rolando Mitxel. The goal made the score 1-0. Severo Ado hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. The supporters of La France FC booed when Vaqueteros FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pastor Calvet didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 21st minute of the match Nicolas Ieltxu sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Romeo Dorio skillfully saved the ball. In the 22nd minute Severo Ado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Romeo Dorio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 26 minutes into the match, Melchor Asier dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Rolando Mitxel, 2-0. The supporters of Vaqueteros FC booed when La France FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lino Beat didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

Romeo Dorio was out of position in the 52 minute of play, and Severo Ado capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Severo Ado really showed his touch with that goal: 2-1. 57 minutes into the game, La France FC's Severo Ado nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Romeo Dorio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. 60 minutes into the match, La France FC's goal looked a bit too open when Melchor Asier came free, but Rolando Mitxel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcelo Marin's late challenge caught a La France FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marcelo Marin helped the player get up and apologised. In the 64th match minute, Vaqueteros FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcelo Marin to maneuver through the defense. Rolando Mitxel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Melchor Asier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 73rd minute Honorio Tono shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rolando Mitxel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. La France FC's Rolando Mitxel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcelo Marin in the 74th minute of play. Romeo Dorio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Severo Ado in the 77th minute. La France FC's Rolando Mitxel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcelo Marin in the 81st minute of play. Rolando Mitxel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Melchor Asier in the 85th minute of the match. In the 86th minute, Marcelo Marin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet as Severo Ado kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Romeo Dorio. That made the score 2-3 in the 88 minute of play. La France FC's Severo Ado got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Severo Ado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Romeo Dorio having to interfere. The Vaqueteros FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching La France FC's performance. The match ended with a win for La France FC.