U21 World League

Arnulfo Iraido
Spectators: 7463 (Terracing: 5598, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hernan Socorro made the kick off which started today's match. After 2 played minutes Barrialito AFC got a freekick which was hit by Severino Gartxot. In the 3rd minute of the match Isaac Harrison sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Cristo Elivareo skillfully saved the ball. Lawrence Banks fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristo Elivareo having to interfere. In the 17th minute Jonathan Delamore shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristo Elivareo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hernan Socorro in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ronan Marler prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Hernan Socorro succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 21st playminute. Hernan Socorro let the left foot speak when in front of goal in the 24th minute shot 2-0 at rihgt post. Barrialito AFC's Cristo Elivareo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lawrence Banks in the 28th minute of play. 30 minutes into the match, Barrialito AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Jonathan Delamore came free, but Cristo Elivareo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Real Death Ducks booed when Barrialito AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Severino Gartxot didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 36 minutes, Arturo Montrel mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Barrialito AFC and the Real Death Ducks players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 36th match minute, Barrialito AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arturo Montrel to maneuver through the defense. Ronan Marler stood somewhat misplaced when Hernan Socorro came free in front of goal and shot 3-0 to the left of him in the 41 minute. 44 minutes into the match, Jaime Garikoitz notched a goal, 4-0, to the right of Real Death Ducks's Ronan Marler. Ronan Marler was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lawrence Banks stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hernan Socorro in the 54th minute of play forced Real Death Ducks's goalkeeper Ronan Marler to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Barrialito AFC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Jaime Garikoitz hit a great ball. Jonathan Delamore received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Cristo Elivareo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Barrialito AFC's Julian Torres got a free kick in the 60th minute. Isaac Harrison recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ronan Marler made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hernan Socorro in the 64th minute of play. In the 64th minute, one of Real Death Ducks: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 Real Death Ducks. The referee gave Barrialito AFC a penalty, 66 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Julian Torres, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Real Death Ducks's Ronan Marler. 5-0. After a defensive mix-up in Real Death Ducks's zone, Hernan Socorro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ronan Marler came out of the goal and Hernan Socorro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hernan Socorro in the 74th minute of play forced Real Death Ducks's goalkeeper Ronan Marler to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 75 minutes into the game, Barrialito AFC's Jaime Garikoitz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ronan Marler made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 6-0. Ronan Marler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jaime Garikoitz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 81 minutes, Tod Steed mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Real Death Ducks and the Barrialito AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 82nd minute of the match Severino Gartxot shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ronan Marler showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When Barrialito AFC's Hernan Socorro in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Real Death Ducks's goalie prevented a goal. In the 90th minute, Severino Gartxot hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 91 minutes, Isaac Harrison managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Real Death Ducks's supporters crossed their fingers, but Isaac Harrison was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jaime Garikoitz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Ronan Marler tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ronan Marler showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jacinto Raitin, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute.