U23 World League

El Monumental
Spectators: 7526 (Terracing: 5645, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) In the 3rd minute, Valdir Varela hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eugênio Dias took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anti Sina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edgardo Tauro received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Eugênio Dias came out and tried to block the shot, but Edgardo Tauro slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 8th minute. A collision led to CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Atilano Florin hit a great ball. Anti Sina could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Eugênio Dias made a huge save. 17 minutes into the match, Irreal Madrid's Amílton Lopez sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Aaron Karlstedt narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE booed when Irreal Madrid was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leo Bernard didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 36 minutes, Siro Birjaio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE and the Irreal Madrid players grew even worse after the yellow card. If Amílton Lopez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

51 minutes into the match, CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's goal looked a bit too open when Amílton Lopez came free, but Aaron Karlstedt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match had gone on for 55 minutes, Marcelo Erruki put it in 2-0 from a short distance just to the right of Eugênio Dias. After a rather tough play, Irreal Madrid's Diogo Matos got a free kick in the 59th minute. The long shot by Diogo Matos in the 62nd minute really tested Aaron Karlstedt'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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Anti Sina in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Eugênio Dias prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Irreal Madrid's Ricardinho Netto got a free kick in the 67th minute. Froilan Joseph hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Maicon Maranhense struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Aaron Karlstedt didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Irreal Madrid. If Amílton Lopez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Irreal Madrid's Amílton Lopez got a good chance for a goal in the 74th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 77th match minute, Irreal Madrid was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diogo Matos to maneuver through the defense. Diogo Matos kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. In the 82nd minute, Edgardo Tauro left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. After a rather tough play, Irreal Madrid's Eugênio Goiano got a free kick in the 84th minute. In the 88th minute, Anti Sina left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. Aaron Karlstedt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amílton Lopez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Diogo Matos fell near the penalty area in the 96th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Irreal Madrid's protests and gave Diogo Matos a yellow card for diving instead. Irreal Madrid's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.