U23 World League

Pedro Bidegain
Spectators: 7095 (Terracing: 5770, Seating: 1200, VIP seats: 125) After a rather tough play, ManagerZone Academy's Natalio Jacob got a free kick in the 7th minute. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind ManagerZone Academy's goalkeeper Sergio Romero, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Sergio Romero came out of the goal in the 9th minute to try and stop a shot by SAN LORENZO FC's Sebastian Iliana. But to his dismay, Sebastian Iliana quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. In the 16th minute, SAN LORENZO FC's Sebastian Iliana ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Sergio Romero. Sergio Romero yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. In the 19th minute the ball was on its way in behind ManagerZone Academy's goalkeeper Sergio Romero, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. ManagerZone Academy's defense didn't have a chance, in the 22nd minute, when Sebastian Iliana scored to the left of an out of position Sergio Romero, making the score, 3-0. Sebastian Iliana's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sergio Romero read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. After 29 played minutes SAN LORENZO FC got a freekick which was hit by Diego Cresitobalo. In the 32nd match minute, ManagerZone Academy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danilo Martinez to maneuver through the defense. 33 minutes into the match, ManagerZone Academy's goalkeeper Sergio Romero had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sebastian Iliana. Julio Ferman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Moises Marcones, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. The supporters of SAN LORENZO FC booed when ManagerZone Academy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rodolfo Jaunzuria didn't get a good kick on the ball. SAN LORENZO FC's Julio Ferman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Prospero Elija in the 40th minute of play. Sebastian Iliana scored 4-0 in the 42nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Sergio Romero, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Sebastian Iliana to make the kick off. In the 51st match minute, SAN LORENZO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diego Cresitobalo to maneuver through the defense. SAN LORENZO FC's Julio Ferman proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 55th minute of the match, managed to save SAN LORENZO FC from getting a goal against them. Julio Ferman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Moises Marcones in the 57th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 60th minute, Sebastian Iliana managed to get in a good position for a shot. SAN LORENZO FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Sebastian Iliana was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sergio Romero breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of ManagerZone Academy booed when SAN LORENZO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diego Cresitobalo didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 64th minute the ball was on its way in behind ManagerZone Academy's goalkeeper Sergio Romero, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 71 minutes into the match, SAN LORENZO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Natalio Jacob came free, but Julio Ferman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. SAN LORENZO FC's Julio Ferman proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to save SAN LORENZO FC from getting a goal against them. 73 minutes into the match, SAN LORENZO FC's goalkeeper Julio Ferman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gregorio Senio. Sebastian Iliana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 82 minutes into the match, ManagerZone Academy's goal looked a bit too open when Sebastian Iliana came free, but Sergio Romero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Sebastian Iliana's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Sergio Romero was relentless in the 84th minute of the game. After 87 minutes, Sebastian Iliana mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the SAN LORENZO FC and the ManagerZone Academy players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 88 played minutes SAN LORENZO FC got a freekick which was hit by Sebastian Iliana. In the 91st minute SAN LORENZO FC were awarded a corner. Gustavo Matosas went to the cornerflag to take it. SAN LORENZO FC's Raimundo Domiku was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Sergio Romero in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in.