U23 League

Carlos Idaho Gesell
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Geronimo Giraldo kicked off to start the match. Thor Forssberg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 4th minute of the match, but Leonardo Caetano made a huge save. Thor Forssberg blasted a shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Leonardo Caetano having to make a save. 8 minutes into the match, A.D Atlético Villa Gesell's goal looked a bit too open when Geronimo Giraldo came free, but Raul Jax reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 12 played minutes MAN FC got a freekick which was hit by Astor Rivas. 20 minutes into the game, Thor Forssberg recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Leonardo Caetano. Thor Forssberg showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. If Aureliano Hunfredo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A.D Atlético Villa Gesell's Thor Forssberg got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Thor Forssberg might have been able to make a better finish in the 38th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Leonardo Caetano. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Thor Forssberg ran back to his position shaking his head. Leonardo Caetano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thor Forssberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. MAN FC's Leonardo Caetano proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save MAN FC from getting a goal against them. Thor Forssberg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Leonardo Caetano made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Astor Rivas during the 44th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 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 the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Thor Forssberg made a kick off. After having played for 52 minutes, Aureliano Hunfredo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. A.D Atlético Villa Gesell's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aureliano Hunfredo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thor Forssberg kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. In the 55thth minute of the game Geronimo Giraldo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but A.D Atlético Villa Gesell's Raul Jax was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Leon Tono fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored A.D Atlético Villa Gesell's protests and gave Leon Tono a yellow card for diving instead. In the 56th minute, Leon Tono hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thor Forssberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 60 minutes into the match, MAN FC's goal looked a bit too open when Thor Forssberg came free, but Leonardo Caetano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thor Forssberg might have been able to make a better finish in the 65th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Leonardo Caetano. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Thor Forssberg ran back to his position shaking his head. Leonardo Caetano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thor Forssberg in the 80th minute of the match. MAN FC's Leonardo Caetano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thor Forssberg in the 83rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, A.D Atlético Villa Gesell's Aureliano Hunfredo got a free kick in the 84th minute. 87 minutes into the match, MAN FC's goal looked a bit too open when Thor Forssberg came free, but Leonardo Caetano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bernardo Cordearo during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 93rd minute, Bernardo Cordearo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. For all the effort they put into the match, the MAN FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for A.D Atlético Villa Gesell.