U23 World League

Estadio Mega Celeste
Spectators: 7707 (Terracing: 5782, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) The supporters of Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato booed when Unikurdos United F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gorka Astola didn't get a good kick on the ball. Xzaiver Lorenzo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Montes Villar, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Montes Villar in the 12th minute of play forced Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's goalkeeper Xzaiver Lorenzo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 13 minutes Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Fidensio Mendieta who took care of the corner kick. Fidensio Mendieta made a great header on Unikurdos United F.C.'s corner, it was just that Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's Xzaiver Lorenzo managed to reach the ball for a save. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Zorion Oña managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's supporters rose to their feet, but Zorion Oña was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edilberto Beguellina breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Unikurdos United F.C.'s Edilberto Beguellina played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 王桑辰 in the 25th minute of play. Oxel Mendieta struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Xzaiver Lorenzo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Unikurdos United F.C.. When Gorka Astola came up free with the goalie in the 33rd minute, the Unikurdos United F.C. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Gorka Astola couldn't finish the play. Xzaiver Lorenzo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gorka Astola in the 35th minute of play. Edilberto Beguellina made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when 王桑辰 sent off a good shot on target. When Joaquin Champ fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Unikurdos United F.C.'s protests and gave Joaquin Champ a yellow card for diving instead. Joaquin Champ hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

After 53 played minutes Unikurdos United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Neomar Lander. If Gorka Astola had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Cagua Vilarrubia made in the 61st minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Zorion Oña. In the 62nd minute 王桑辰 shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edilberto Beguellina saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Zorion Oña had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Unikurdos United F.C.'s Edilberto Beguellina played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Santino Mora in the 67th minute of play. Victorino Servicial kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. In the 69th minute, Kojiro Schneider hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 72nd minute Oxel Mendieta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Xzaiver Lorenzo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's Xzaiver Lorenzo got control of the ball when Gorka Astola tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 79th match minute, Unikurdos United F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fidensio Mendieta to maneuver through the defense. Xzaiver Lorenzo made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Gorka Astola sent off a good shot on target. Santino Mora kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Unikurdos United F.C.'s zone, Zorion Oña stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edilberto Beguellina came out of the goal and Zorion Oña tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato had won after a very even match.