U23 World League

Auriolam Arena
Spectators: 7477 (Terracing: 5609, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nikola Ramos kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute, Artemio Abancens got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 5 minutes into the match, Auriolam II C.F.'s goal looked a bit too open when Rigoberto Hechter came free, but Illan Sirvent reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 7 minutes into the match, WINNING ELEVEN's goal looked a bit too open when Nikola Ramos came free, but Feliberto Ortle reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to WINNING ELEVEN getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Nereo Sanchez hit a great ball. 9 minutes into the match, Auriolam II C.F.'s goal looked a bit too open when Rigoberto Hechter came free, but Illan Sirvent reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Illan Sirvent showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Artemio Abancens, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Illan Sirvent showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rigoberto Hechter in the 12th minute of the match. 12 minutes into the match, Auriolam II C.F.'s goal looked a bit too open when Rigoberto Hechter came free, but Illan Sirvent reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 16 minutes into the match, WINNING ELEVEN's goalkeeper Feliberto Ortle had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zuri Benítez. In the 18th minute Rigoberto Hechter shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Illan Sirvent saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Anxel Raya hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. After 26 played minutes WINNING ELEVEN got a freekick which was hit by Artemio Abancens. 27 minutes into the match, WINNING ELEVEN's goalkeeper Feliberto Ortle had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zuri Benítez. Illan Sirvent showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Artemio Abancens, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. When Zuri Benítez fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Auriolam II C.F.'s protests and gave Zuri Benítez a yellow card for diving instead. In the 38th minute Nereo Sanchez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Illan Sirvent saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Feliberto Ortle took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lalla Cabrera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 44 minutes into the game, Artemio Abancens was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. WINNING ELEVEN's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Auriolam II C.F. the free kick. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The wind increased when Adan Francho made the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, Auriolam II C.F.'s Illan Sirvent got control of the ball when Adan Francho tried to sneak it across the goal line. Lalla Cabrera hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. After having played for 56 minutes, Artemio Abancens managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. WINNING ELEVEN's supporters crossed their fingers, but Artemio Abancens was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Auriolam II C.F.'s Zuri Benítez in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye WINNING ELEVEN's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zuri Benítez in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Feliberto Ortle saved WINNING ELEVEN from getting behind. Through an outstanding action, after 76 minutes, Illan Sirvent successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Anxel Raya kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Marcial Rafel managed to get in a good position for a shot. WINNING ELEVEN's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcial Rafel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Illan Sirvent breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Illan Sirvent made a fantastic save in the 92nd minute, when Marcial Rafel sent off a good shot on target. WINNING ELEVEN's Nereo Sanchez pulled a muscle in his leg after 95 minutes and couldn't finish the game. WINNING ELEVEN's Pedro Erramu was substituted for Nereo Sanchez. The supporters of WINNING ELEVEN booed when Auriolam II C.F. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tome Bouzas didn't get a good kick on the ball. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.