U21 World League

PORTÓN DEL OESTE
Spectators: 7528 (Terracing: 5647, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Maximiliano Eron took the kick off in the first half of the match. Gabriel Arias made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maximiliano Eron in the 4th minute of play. If Petter Wikander had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Polar Ice Caps's attentive Petter Wikander managed to snatch the ball when Prudencio Polentzi made a throw-in in the 9th minute of the game. Maximiliano Eron took the ball and in the 11 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gabriel Arias. Gabriel Arias dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. After 13 played minutes Sportivo Luan Toro got a freekick which was hit by Prudencio Polentzi. When Jack Lundblad fell near the penalty area in the 15th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Polar Ice Caps's protests and gave Jack Lundblad a yellow card for diving instead. Jack Lundblad hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. 16 minutes into the match, Polar Ice Caps's goal looked a bit too open when Americo Lluc came free, but Henry Blom reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Polar Ice Caps getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Michael Hjelm hit a great ball. 23 minutes into the match, Sportivo Luan Toro's goal looked a bit too open when Maximiliano Eron came free, but Gabriel Arias reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 30 played minutes, Sportivo Luan Toro's Dionisio Belasko shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Henry Blom came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Sportivo Luan Toro reached it. After a rather tough play, Polar Ice Caps's Jack Lundblad got a free kick in the 40th minute. 43 minutes into the match, Sportivo Luan Toro's goal looked a bit too open when Maximiliano Eron came free, but Gabriel Arias reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maximiliano Eron took the ball and in the 45 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gabriel Arias. Gabriel Arias dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Americo Lluc to make the kick off. In the 56th match minute, Polar Ice Caps was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jack Lundblad to maneuver through the defense. In the 57th match minute, Polar Ice Caps was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wiktor Ugla to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Polar Ice Caps's zone, Dionisio Belasko stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Henry Blom came out of the goal and Dionisio Belasko tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 63rd minute, Polar Ice Caps's Maximiliano Eron dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-4. The supporters of Polar Ice Caps booed when Sportivo Luan Toro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Prudencio Polentzi didn't get a good kick on the ball. During the 70th minute of the match Jack Lundblad completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Jack Lundblad a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Maximiliano Eron sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Sportivo Luan Toro's Gabriel Arias got control of the ball when Maximiliano Eron tried to sneak it across the goal line. 86 minutes into the match, Polar Ice Caps's goal looked a bit too open when Americo Lluc came free, but Henry Blom reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 92 played minutes Sportivo Luan Toro got a freekick which was hit by Prudencio Polentzi. When Michael Hjelm fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Polar Ice Caps's protests and gave Michael Hjelm a yellow card for diving instead. In the 96th minute, Michael Hjelm hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Polar Ice Caps had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.