U23 World League

Manoel Schwartz
Spectators: 7980 (Terracing: 5986, Seating: 1835, VIP seats: 159) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Beto Márcico made the kick off which started today's match. 6 minutes into the game, Arthur Guedes cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Pablo Lohitzun was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 潘亦翔 made in the 10th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Isaac Kauldi. In the 13th minute Beto Márcico shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kepa Arrizabalaga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Beto Márcico took the ball and in the 23 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Kepa Arrizabalaga. Kepa Arrizabalaga dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. In the 27th minute, Arthur Guedes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 32nd match minute, Asesinos Por Naturaleza was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Domingo Hernando to maneuver through the defense. In the 36th match minute, ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kaká Favoretto to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙ booed when Asesinos Por Naturaleza was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Domingo Hernando didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Arthur Guedes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Pablo Lohitzun proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save Asesinos Por Naturaleza from getting a goal against them. Isaac Kauldi made in the 44th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Ferdinand Redondo immediately put the ball in play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When Isaac Kauldi fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Asesinos Por Naturaleza's protests and gave Isaac Kauldi a yellow card for diving instead. After 53 played minutes Asesinos Por Naturaleza got a freekick which was hit by Isaac Kauldi. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arthur Guedes in the 61st minute of play forced Asesinos Por Naturaleza's goalkeeper Pablo Lohitzun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 64th minute, Arthur Guedes left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Pablo Lohitzun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arthur Guedes in the 72nd minute of the match. Jacinto Ramos hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. If Beto Márcico had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙'s Arthur Guedes in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Asesinos Por Naturaleza's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Beto Márcico in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kepa Arrizabalaga prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙'s zone, Beto Márcico stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kepa Arrizabalaga came out of the goal and Beto Márcico tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kepa Arrizabalaga made a fantastic save in the 93rd minute, when Beto Márcico sent off a good shot on target. For all the effort they put into the match, the Asesinos Por Naturaleza players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙.