U23 League

La Playa
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Vancouver Reds's Rodrigo Ferdinand started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 3 minutes into the match, Playa Malvín's goal looked a bit too open when 陆西迅 came free, but Estavan Virto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Estavan Virto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodrigo Ferdinand in the 4th minute of play. 5 minutes into the match, Playa Malvín's goal looked a bit too open when Macnelly Torres came free, but Estavan Virto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by 陆西迅 in the 6th minute of play forced Playa Malvín's goalkeeper Estavan Virto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 9th minute, Christian Bale ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Omar Duardo was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. In the 12th minute Christian Bale shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Omar Duardo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind Vancouver Reds's goalkeeper Omar Duardo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 15 minutes into the match, Playa Malvín's goal looked a bit too open when 陆西迅 came free, but Estavan Virto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 17 minutes into the match, Rodrigo Ferdinand had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Estavan Virto. Playa Malvín's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rodrigo Ferdinand was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Estavan Virto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodrigo Ferdinand in the 22nd minute of play. 陆西迅 sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Estavan Virto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 陆西迅 in the 29th minute of the match. Estavan Virto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 陆西迅, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Omar Duardo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Bale, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Estavan Virto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodrigo Ferdinand in the 41st minute of play. 45 minutes into the match, Playa Malvín's goal looked a bit too open when Rodrigo Ferdinand came free, but Estavan Virto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vancouver Reds's Omar Duardo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christian Bale in the 46th minute of play. In the 48th minute Rodrigo Ferdinand shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Estavan Virto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tabor Canillas was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th minute, Mikolas Zarzuelo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Estavan Virto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodrigo Ferdinand in the 56th minute of play. Playa Malvín's Estavan Virto proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save Playa Malvín from getting a goal against them. Leon Ciriaca hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. After 59 played minutes Playa Malvín got a freekick which was hit by Leon Ciriaca. Playa Malvín's Estavan Virto proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save Playa Malvín from getting a goal against them. Playa Malvín's Estavan Virto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Róbson Queirós in the 64th minute of play. After 66 played minutes Playa Malvín got a freekick which was hit by Tabor Canillas. Rodrigo Ferdinand succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-3 in the 67th playminute. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Christian Bale managed to get in a good position for a shot. Playa Malvín's supporters rose to their feet, but Christian Bale was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Omar Duardo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Estavan Virto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodrigo Ferdinand, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Playa Malvín's Estavan Virto got control of the ball when Görkem Büyükada tried to sneak it across the goal line. With an all-out effort, Vancouver Reds's Estavan Virto threw himself towards the right post 85 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Luca Frântu, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Luca Frântu hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. Mikolas Zarzuelo kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Playa Malvín's Alberino Riesco got a free kick in the 92nd minute. In the 93rd minute, Róbson Queirós got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Görkem Büyükada could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Estavan Virto made a huge save. Vancouver Reds's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.