U23 World League

La Legion RJA
Spectators: 7721 (Terracing: 5792, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Guaberto Quico started the match with the kick off. In the 3rdth minute of the game Guaberto Quico who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but LegionArgentina's Saul Osoitz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Marlin FC's Jose Palban played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaw Wicherek in the 9th minute of play. The supporters of LegionArgentina booed when Marlin FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benjamin Ramone didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 14th minute Guaberto Quico shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saul Osoitz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Primitivo Fidensio kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when György Kósa got free with Jose Palban in the 19th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jose Palban made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when György Kósa sent off a good shot on target. In the 23rd minute, György Kósa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 23rd minute of the match Esteve Kelemen shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Saul Osoitz showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Marcos Herrera received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jose Palban came out and tried to block the shot, but Marcos Herrera slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 25th minute. Saul Osoitz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abel Seguinus in the 31st minute of the match. In the 33rd minute of the match, Marcos Herrera tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Jose Palban saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Dante Satordi kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. In the 37th match minute, Marlin FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dante Satordi to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that György Kósa's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jose Palban was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. Saul Osoitz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Guaberto Quico in the 42nd minute of play. In the 44th match minute, LegionArgentina was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benjamin Gartzen to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Guaberto Quico in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Saul Osoitz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when György Kósa stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the game, Marlin FC's Abel Seguinus nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Saul Osoitz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. When Marcos Herrera fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored LegionArgentina's protests and gave Marcos Herrera a yellow card for diving instead. Marcos Herrera kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. In the last second Saul Osoitz throw himself and got hold of the ball when Guaberto Quico in the 59thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Saul Osoitz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guaberto Quico, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Primitivo Fidensio kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by György Kósa in the 66th minute of play forced Marlin FC's goalkeeper Jose Palban to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Saul Osoitz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Guaberto Quico's shot from short distance in the 70th minute. A collision led to LegionArgentina getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Marcos Herrera hit a great ball. The long shot by Esteve Kelemen in the 72nd minute really tested Saul Osoitz's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. LegionArgentina's Saul Osoitz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Guaberto Quico in the 81st minute of play. When %teams%'s Guaberto Quico was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 2-3 just inside the left pole, 83 minutes into the game. Saul Osoitz was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. The audience was convinced that Guaberto Quico's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Saul Osoitz was relentless in the 86th minute of the game. Ermegildo Jaunti charged in rather forcefully in the 96th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ermegildo Jaunti the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Marlin FC getting a freekick after 97 minutes play. Delmar Bazil hit a great ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Marlin FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.