U23 World League

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Spectators: 7993 (Terracing: 5996, Seating: 1838, VIP seats: 159) Karim Adeyemi started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Romeo Veremundo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baltazar Filho in the 6th minute of the match. 9 minutes into the game, Arnoldo Veremundo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. No la sacas más 9-12-18's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Grêmio RK75 the free kick. Arnoldo Veremundo hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Karim Adeyemi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Matias Taffarel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. 16 minutes had been played when some careless play by Grêmio RK75's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Natalio Vincente was slow to take the kick. During this time No la sacas más 9-12-18's players had a chance to rest. No la sacas más 9-12-18's Natalio Vincente was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Matias Taffarel in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Justino Efren during the 17th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 17th match minute, No la sacas más 9-12-18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Justino Efren to maneuver through the defense. 21 minutes into the match, No la sacas más 9-12-18's goal looked a bit too open when Baltazar Filho came free, but Romeo Veremundo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Matias Taffarel was out of position in the 23 minute of play, and Amadeo Reyes capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Amadeo Reyes really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. Matias Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amadeo Reyes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 32 minutes into the match, Luís Paulo Laguna had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Romeo Veremundo. No la sacas más 9-12-18's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Luís Paulo Laguna was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Romeo Veremundo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baltazar Filho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jacobo Beturian charged in rather forcefully in the 41st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jacobo Beturian the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After the first half Grêmio RK75 were leading 2-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Luís Paulo Laguna was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to No la sacas más 9-12-18 getting a freekick after 50 minutes play. Amadeo Reyes hit a great ball. Grêmio RK75's Matias Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amadeo Reyes in the 52nd minute of play. Matias Taffarel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amadeo Reyes, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Matias Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Karim Adeyemi in the 58th minute of play. In the 59th match minute, Grêmio RK75 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by José Pedro Coutinho to maneuver through the defense. Nilton Lira kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 75 minutes, Romeo Veremundo successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Baltazar Filho got free with Romeo Veremundo in the 77th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. No la sacas más 9-12-18's Cesar Godoy was substituted for Amadeo Reyes. No la sacas más 9-12-18's Nunez Montrell quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Christian Linares, made in the 79th minute of the game. After a defensive mix-up in No la sacas más 9-12-18's zone, Baltazar Filho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Romeo Veremundo came out of the goal and Baltazar Filho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. No la sacas más 9-12-18's Romeo Veremundo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luís Paulo Laguna in the 84th minute of play. Luís Paulo Laguna hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. In the 91st minute No la sacas más 9-12-18 were awarded a corner. Natalio Vincente went to the cornerflag to take it. Natalio Vincente made a great header on No la sacas más 9-12-18's corner, it was just that Grêmio RK75's Matias Taffarel managed to reach the ball for a save. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.