U23 World League

Fillman stadium
Spectators: 7190 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1525, VIP seats: 35) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gamus Airoldi kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute, Zadornin Silva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pablo-Enrique Melgosa took the ball and in the 4 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pedro Benítez. Pedro Benítez dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. After some careless play in the A.C Rimini defense, Tsubasa Ozora kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Sten Liib. The A.C Rimini fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Sten Liib should have stopped the shot. A.C Rimini's Gamus Airoldi got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tsubasa Ozora in the 19th minute of play forced A.C Rimini's goalkeeper Sten Liib to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A.C Rimini were furious when Desiderio Ciencabrero was red carded, 21 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 20 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for A.C Rimini! Sten Liib had in the 22ndth minute some difficulties stopping Tsubasa Ozora's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 24th match minute, VILLARREAL UNITED was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isidoro Mangas to maneuver through the defense. After 30 minutes of play, A.C Rimini's Gamus Airoldi made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Pedro Benítez was left in no man's land by his defense there! Gamus Airoldi came free with the goalkeeper in the 35th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Pedro Benítez could save by the left post. Sten Liib made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tsubasa Ozora in the 36th minute of play. When VILLARREAL UNITED's Tsubasa Ozora in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye A.C Rimini's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the VILLARREAL UNITED defense, Zacarias Pedroso kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Pedro Benítez. The VILLARREAL UNITED fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Pedro Benítez should have stopped the shot. Pedro Benítez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zacarias Pedroso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zacarias Pedroso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When Tsubasa Ozora fell near the penalty area in the 50th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored VILLARREAL UNITED's protests and gave Tsubasa Ozora a yellow card for diving instead. In the 51st match minute, VILLARREAL UNITED was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tsubasa Ozora to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Gamus Airoldi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Pedro Benítez was relentless in the 53rd minute of the game. Gamus Airoldi got in the 53rd a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Pedro Benítez handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. A.C Rimini's Elequemedo Alas suffered a sore thigh after 62 minutes and couldn't finish the game. 62 minutes into the game, Isidoro Mangas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. VILLARREAL UNITED's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave A.C Rimini the free kick. A.C Rimini made a substitution. Kepa Curueño replaced Elequemedo Alas. Pedro Benítez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pablo-Enrique Melgosa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 71st minute, Tsubasa Ozora hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cordaro Ramis hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. In the 83rd minute, Gamus Airoldi made a precise shot to the right of Pedro Benítez. VILLARREAL UNITED's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-1. Zacarias Pedroso's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pedro Benítez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 89th minute of play. A.C Rimini's Pablo-Enrique Melgosa was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Pedro Benítez in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 92nd match minute, VILLARREAL UNITED was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cordaro Ramis to maneuver through the defense. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. A.C Rimini had played much better football throughout.