U23 World League

LA FONDA DE UGGLA
Spectators: 7782 (Terracing: 5841, Seating: 1791, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Isidoro Francesco got the match started through his kick off. A collision led to A.C. Patagonia getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Carter Gargano hit a great ball. 5 minutes into the match, VAMO ARRIBA's goal looked a bit too open when Alvise Gerola came free, but Angelino Platon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A.C. Patagonia were awarded a corner in the 6th minute after VAMO ARRIBA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Angelo Di Livio took the corner. Florian Moscatelli made a fantastic save in the 8th minute, when Ruben Mohamed sent off a good shot on target. A.C. Patagonia's Florian Moscatelli proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save A.C. Patagonia from getting a goal against them. Angelino Platon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Enzo Bertolini in the 16th minute of the match. Angelino Platon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alvise Gerola in the 19th minute of the match. Angelino Platon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frank Novella, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Maurice Friebel scored 1-0 in the 25th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Florian Moscatelli, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Carter Gargano blasted a shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Angelino Platon having to make a save. After 34 minutes A.C. Patagonia's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Isidoro Francesco who took care of the corner kick. In the 36th minute, Carlos Tulio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 46th minute, Carter Gargano ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Angelino Platon was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Alvise Gerola to make the kick off. Angelino Platon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Frank Novella in the 57th minute of the match. A.C. Patagonia made a substitution. Francesco Flachi replaced Alvise Gerola. In the 59th minute, Frank Novella hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When A.C. Patagonia's Francesco Flachi in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye VAMO ARRIBA's goalie prevented a goal. Carter Gargano's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Angelino Platon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 69th minute of play. Angelino Platon was a little too slow when Carter Gargano got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 70th minute. The score was now 1-5. Florian Moscatelli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maurice Friebel in the 75th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Isidoro Francesco in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Florian Moscatelli saved A.C. Patagonia from getting behind. Carter Gargano struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Angelino Platon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for A.C. Patagonia. Angelino Platon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francesco Flachi in the 80th minute of play. Carter Gargano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Angelino Platon made a huge save. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. A.C. Patagonia had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.