U21 World League

Monumental de Bosch
Spectators: 7695 (Terracing: 5772, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Xove Pujol made the kick off which started today's match. After a defensive mix-up in Alzaga FC's zone, Xove Pujol stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jorge Nesto came out of the goal and Xove Pujol tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With an all-out effort, Alzaga FC's Manuel Moya threw himself towards the right post 17 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Pedro Salamon, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Jorge Nesto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Xove Pujol in the 18th minute of play. Plaza Babys CF's Manuel Moya proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 19th minute of the match, managed to save Plaza Babys CF from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Celedonio Erdiano in the 21st minute of play forced Plaza Babys CF's goalkeeper Manuel Moya to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 25 played minutes Plaza Babys CF got a freekick which was hit by Jeremias Izaguirre. Celedonio Erdiano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Manuel Moya having to interfere. In the 43rd minute, Bo Kristiansson left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Plaza Babys CF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. After a rather tough play, Plaza Babys CF's Alfons Castelao got a free kick in the 47th minute. A collision led to Plaza Babys CF getting a freekick after 48 minutes play. Alfons Castelao hit a great ball. The Alzaga FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Plaza Babys CF were winning 0-1.

Jorge Nesto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bo Kristiansson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tiburcio Quintun made in the 60th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Placido Lia immediately put the ball in play. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Alzaga FC's goalkeeper Jorge Nesto, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jeremias Izaguirre during the 65th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Jeremias Izaguirre kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Matias Abella received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Manuel Moya tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tiburcio Quintun during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 70 played minutes Alzaga FC got a freekick which was hit by Tiburcio Quintun. After 74 played minutes Plaza Babys CF got a freekick which was hit by Vinicio Soler. Manuel Moya took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Placido Lia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alberto Fernández during the 91st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The Plaza Babys CF 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.