U21 World League

Del Piero Alessandro
Spectators: 8007 (Terracing: 6007, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) Fulvio Tosi started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. If Javier Rufo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A hard shot 5 in the game by Arrigo Apicella from a close distance when the talented Xaiver Cisternas managed to make a qualified save. Zorros del Desierto's players were relieved. In the 6th minute, Cristian Insaurralde hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Xaiver Cisternas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arrigo Apicella in the 7th minute of play. Through an outstanding action, after 8 minutes, Xaiver Cisternas successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Isadoro Quintana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eugenio Ricciuti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chiquito Escalante, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alvise Renzetti recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chiquito Escalante in the 29th minute of play forced Medoacus Maior's goalkeeper Eugenio Ricciuti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eugenio Ricciuti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chiquito Escalante, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zorros del Desierto's Xaiver Cisternas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Camillo Tolin in the 38th minute of play. Xaiver Cisternas came out of the goal in the 39th minute to try and stop a shot by Medoacus Maior's Camillo Tolin. But to his dismay, Camillo Tolin quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chiquito Escalante in the 42nd minute of play forced Medoacus Maior's goalkeeper Eugenio Ricciuti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 43 minutes, Cristian Insaurralde managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Zorros del Desierto's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristian Insaurralde was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 47 minutes into the game, Isadoro Quintana was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zorros del Desierto's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Medoacus Maior the free kick. A collision led to Zorros del Desierto getting a freekick after 48 minutes play. Isadoro Quintana hit a great ball.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Chiquito Escalante made a kick off. Cristian Insaurralde kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. In the 54th minute, Jean Cruz sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Medoacus Maior's Eugenio Ricciuti didn't even have to move. In the 55th minute, Cristian Insaurralde hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Chiquito Escalante could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Eugenio Ricciuti made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alex Iori during the 62nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 63rd match minute, Medoacus Maior was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alex Iori to maneuver through the defense. Eugenio Ricciuti acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 63rd minute, took the ball on the long shot from Jean Cruz. In the 65th minute, Camillo Tolin ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Xaiver Cisternas was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. After 68 played minutes Zorros del Desierto got a freekick which was hit by Cristian Insaurralde. After recieving a nice pass, Zorros del Desierto's Jean Cruz tried to score from far away in the 72nd minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Chiquito Escalante who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 77thth minute tested the skills of Eugenio Ricciuti when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Eugenio Ricciuti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chiquito Escalante, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. After 81 played minutes Medoacus Maior got a freekick which was hit by Camillo Tolin. Chiquito Escalante's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Eugenio Ricciuti firmly grabbed it by the left post. 85 minutes into the match, Cristian Insaurralde dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Eugenio Ricciuti, 2-1. With 93 minutes on the clock, Alfonso Parot commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Zorros del Desierto made a substitution. Mar Acou replaced Enzo Araneda. 96 minutes into the match, Zorros del Desierto's goal looked a bit too open when Camillo Tolin came free, but Xaiver Cisternas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Medoacus Maior had won after a very even match.