U21 World League

Estadio ALBERDI
Spectators: 7581 (Terracing: 5686, Seating: 1744, VIP seats: 151) Alfredo Llanos started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. When Austen Pennant fell near the penalty area in the 4th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored The Handsome Wizards UTD's protests and gave Austen Pennant a yellow card for diving instead. Valentim Barco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luke Hollingsworth having to interfere. With a little luck, The Handsome Wizards UTD's Luke Hollingsworth got control of the ball when Tadeo Efren tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Belgrano de Pibasog booed when The Handsome Wizards UTD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chris Barber didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, The Handsome Wizards UTD's Luke Hollingsworth got control of the ball when Yan Chong Yue tried to sneak it across the goal line. 14 minutes into the match, The Handsome Wizards UTD's goalkeeper Luke Hollingsworth had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Yan Chong Yue. Belgrano de Pibasog's Baldomero Galeno was substituted for Tadeo Efren. After 16 played minutes The Handsome Wizards UTD got a freekick which was hit by Chris Barber. Luke Hollingsworth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baldomero Galeno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tyler Ball charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tyler Ball the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Tyler Ball hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. In the 29th minute, Belgrano de Pibasog's Alfredo Llanos dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. The Handsome Wizards UTD's Austen Pennant got his second yellow card of the match in the 40th minute. The referee ordered Austen Pennant off the ground. After 43 minutes, Alfredo Llanos mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Belgrano de Pibasog and the The Handsome Wizards UTD players grew even worse after the yellow card. Alfredo Llanos hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Benjamin Sykes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Benjamin Sykes to make the kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Yan Chong Yue was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Belgrano de Pibasog's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Handsome Wizards UTD the free kick. In the 53rd match minute, Belgrano de Pibasog was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yan Chong Yue to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to The Handsome Wizards UTD getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Chris Barber hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in The Handsome Wizards UTD's zone, Alfredo Llanos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Luke Hollingsworth came out of the goal and Alfredo Llanos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Belgrano de Pibasog's Alfredo Llanos got a good chance for a goal in the 62nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 65 played minutes Belgrano de Pibasog got a freekick which was hit by Baldomero Galeno. The corner led to Belgrano de Pibasog's Dante Burutzagi getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. 80 minutes into the match, The Handsome Wizards UTD's goal looked a bit too open when Yan Chong Yue came free, but Luke Hollingsworth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Connor Bridge's late challenge caught a Belgrano de Pibasog's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Connor Bridge helped the player get up and apologised. Connor Bridge hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Yan Chong Yue might have been able to make a better finish in the 90th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Luke Hollingsworth. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Yan Chong Yue ran back to his position shaking his head. Yan Chong Yue took the ball and in the 95 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Luke Hollingsworth. Luke Hollingsworth dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Belgrano de Pibasog's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.