U23 World League

Estadio Ruperto Hats
Spectators: 7979 (Terracing: 5985, Seating: 1835, VIP seats: 159) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Gualberto Abbatte started the match with the kick off. In the 2nd minute, Salomone Liendo made a precise shot to the right of Hugo Gatti. DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. In the 6th minute Salomone Liendo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hugo Gatti saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hugo Gatti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gualberto Abbatte in the 9th minute of play. 13 minutes into the match, CSD Concepción's goal looked a bit too open when Nico Medina came free, but Nicolás Villamil reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of CSD Concepción booed when DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dario Benedetto didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gualberto Abbatte in the 23rd minute of play forced DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's goalkeeper Hugo Gatti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 24th minute, Miguel Manilan left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The CSD Concepción fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Miguel Manilan charged in rather forcefully in the 28th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Miguel Manilan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, CSD Concepción's Miguel Manilan got a free kick in the 28th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dario Benedetto in the 30th minute of play forced CSD Concepción's goalkeeper Nicolás Villamil to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Angelino Hats fell near the penalty area in the 35th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's protests and gave Angelino Hats a yellow card for diving instead. In the 36th minute of the match Juanjo Campaña sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Hugo Gatti skillfully saved the ball. DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's Hugo Gatti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gualberto Abbatte in the 37th minute of play. Hugo Gatti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daud Gazale, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Nicolás Villamil made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dario Benedetto in the 51st minute of play. CSD Concepción's Nicolás Villamil played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dario Benedetto in the 52nd minute of play. 53 minutes into the match, DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's goal looked a bit too open when Gualberto Abbatte came free, but Hugo Gatti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daud Gazale fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hugo Gatti having to interfere. When Dario Benedetto fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's protests and gave Dario Benedetto a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's Dario Benedetto got a free kick in the 64th minute. Hugo Gatti made an important save on a dangerous shot by Erasmo Lacunza in the 65th minute. CSD Concepción's Nicolás Villamil played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dario Benedetto in the 67th minute of play. CSD Concepción's Mario Flores was substituted for Gualberto Abbatte. 71 minutes into the game, DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's Adam Bareiro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nicolás Villamil made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Erasmo Lacunza's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hugo Gatti read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 79th minute of play. 81 minutes into the match, DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's goal looked a bit too open when Mario Flores came free, but Hugo Gatti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When %teams%'s Mario Flores was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 1-4 just inside the left pole, 84 minutes into the game. Hugo Gatti was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. After 88 played minutes CSD Concepción got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Manilan. A collision led to CSD Concepción getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Miguel Manilan hit a great ball. Mario Flores kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Nicolás Villamil showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dario Benedetto in the 93rd minute of the match. In the 93rd minute, Miguel Manilan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A sloppy throw-in by Juanjo Campaña in the 95th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's Denis Cidro. The DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25 fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. CSD Concepción were clearly better and deserved to take the win.