U21 World League

Juan Pistarini
Spectators: 7493 (Terracing: 5621, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Felix Quilo took the kick off in the first half of the match. Epifanio Bastia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustavo Souza, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. In the 7th minute, Narciso Raitin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Epifanio Bastia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tiago Machado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 17 minutes into the match, EDI MZB's goal looked a bit too open when Felix Quilo came free, but Yuri Lago reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aerolineas Argentinas FC's Epifanio Bastia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tiago Machado in the 18th minute of play. Gustavo Souza hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. 34 minutes into the match, EDI MZB's goalkeeper Yuri Lago had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Felix Quilo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tiago Machado in the 36th minute of play forced Aerolineas Argentinas FC's goalkeeper Epifanio Bastia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 38 minutes into the match, EDI MZB's goalkeeper Yuri Lago had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Felix Quilo. If Felix Quilo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 45 minutes of play, EDI MZB's Tiago Machado made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Epifanio Bastia was left in no man's land by his defense there!

The wind increased when Gustavo Souza made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Felix Quilo in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Yuri Lago prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Aerolineas Argentinas FC getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Sebastian Lübeck hit a great ball. A hard shot 58 in the game by Tiago Machado from a close distance when the talented Epifanio Bastia managed to make a qualified save. Aerolineas Argentinas FC's players were relieved. 60 minutes into the match, Tiago Machado dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Epifanio Bastia, 1-3. Epifanio Bastia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustavo Souza in the 64th minute of the match. Gustavo Souza took the ball and in the 64 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Epifanio Bastia. Epifanio Bastia dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-4. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Felix Quilo in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Yuri Lago prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Epifanio Bastia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Caco Mota in the 73rd minute of the match. The supporters of EDI MZB booed when Aerolineas Argentinas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sebastian Lübeck didn't get a good kick on the ball. Epifanio Bastia made a fantastic save in the 83rd minute, when Tiago Machado sent off a good shot on target. After having played for 87 minutes, Felix Quilo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Aerolineas Argentinas FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Felix Quilo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Epifanio Bastia was out of position in the 92 minute of play, and Tiago Machado capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Tiago Machado really showed his touch with that goal: 1-6. The Aerolineas Argentinas FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. EDI MZB were clearly better and deserved to take the win.