U21 League

El Cilindro de Miami
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Mei Sheng's late challenge caught a United FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mei Sheng helped the player get up and apologised. In the 6th minute, Mei Sheng hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 8 minutes into the match, Racing Miami Futbol Club's goal looked a bit too open when Uriel Ribeiro came free, but Ian Chapui reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ian Chapui showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from John Villalon, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Racing Miami Futbol Club's Ian Chapui played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by John Villalon in the 22nd minute of play. When United FC's John Villalon in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Racing Miami Futbol Club's goalie prevented a goal. In the 32ndth minute of the game John Villalon who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Racing Miami Futbol Club's Ian Chapui was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edwin Smith in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ian Chapui prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ian Chapui made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from John Villalon in the 41st minute of play. Ian Chapui showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from John Villalon in the 42nd minute of the match. When United FC's John Villalon in the 46th minute got a chance for a shot 46th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Racing Miami Futbol Club's goalie prevented a goal. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Shane Smiley made a kick off. The supporters of United FC booed when Racing Miami Futbol Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Shane Smiley didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to United FC getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Javiero Velunza hit a great ball. After 58 minutes, Ty Boyce mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Racing Miami Futbol Club and the United FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. When United FC's Edwin Smith, in the 63rd minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for United FC. Racing Miami Futbol Club made a substitution. Roberto Soldado replaced Keenan Worthington. After 65 minutes, Mauro Arias mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the United FC and the Racing Miami Futbol Club players grew even worse after the yellow card. United FC's Cisco Rubial played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roberto Soldado in the 66th minute of play. Edwin Smith sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 69th match minute, Racing Miami Futbol Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Phil Vine to maneuver through the defense. When United FC's Edwin Smith in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Racing Miami Futbol Club's goalie prevented a goal. In the 73rd minute, Goren Cabañas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Racing Miami Futbol Club's Arthur Sousa was substituted for Shane Smiley. In the 74th minute, Goren Cabañas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cisco Rubial made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roberto Soldado in the 76th minute of play. Cisco Rubial took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arthur Sousa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match had gone on for 81 minutes, John Villalon put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Ian Chapui. 84 minutes into the match, United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Arthur Sousa came free, but Cisco Rubial reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ian Chapui showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uriel Ribeiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. United FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Uriel Ribeiro in the 86th minute. A nice corner shot did that Uriel Ribeiro got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Ian Chapui quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 94 minutes into the game, Racing Miami Futbol Club's Roberto Soldado nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cisco Rubial made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.