U23 World League

Pedro Bidegain
Spectators: 7972 (Terracing: 5980, Seating: 1834, VIP seats: 158) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Andres Oper started the match with the kick off. Gunvald Glarkrog showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Claudio Bucciarelli in the 3rd minute of the match. Gunvald Glarkrog stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Claudio Bucciarelli's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Matias Chepe in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gunvald Glarkrog saved Strib Galacticos IF from getting behind. Aurelio Astudillo came out of the goal in the 22nd minute to try and stop a shot by Strib Galacticos IF's Andres Oper. But to his dismay, Andres Oper quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Leonides Etxekopar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 29th minute Claudio Bucciarelli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gunvald Glarkrog saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 35 minutes into the match, Strib Galacticos IF's Andres Oper sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Aurelio Astudillo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 35th minute, Andres Oper left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Strib Galacticos IF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. Aurelio Astudillo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andres Oper in the 41st minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Andres Oper managed to get in a good position for a shot. Strib Galacticos IF's supporters rose to their feet, but Andres Oper was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aurelio Astudillo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Claudio Bucciarelli could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Gunvald Glarkrog made a huge save. After the first half Strib Galacticos IF were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Claudio Bucciarelli to make the kick off. Aurelio Astudillo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andres Oper, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Andres Oper recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Andres Oper in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aurelio Astudillo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Andres Oper received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Aurelio Astudillo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gunvald Glarkrog made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Claudio Bucciarelli in the 60th minute of play. Vlad Pâslaru kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Aurelio Astudillo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andres Oper in the 69th minute of the match. Andres Oper's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aurelio Astudillo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 74th minute of play. Gunvald Glarkrog showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matias Chepe in the 77th minute of the match. Leonides Etxekopar hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Strib Galacticos IF made a substitution. Sonni Engklint replaced Asım Arif Akatay. Strib Galacticos IF's Eske Aggervild was substituted for Bo Mcquoid. A collision led to San Lorenzo 11 getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Leonides Etxekopar hit a great ball. Agustin Feliz's late challenge caught a Strib Galacticos IF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Agustin Feliz helped the player get up and apologised. In the 93rd minute, Agustin Feliz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aurelio Astudillo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hagbard Ribov in the 95th minute of the match.