U23 World League

Camp of the Victory
Spectators: 7650 (Terracing: 5739, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Reinaldo Briceño got the match started through his kick off. Ralondo Barboa was out of position in the 4 minute of play, and Esteve Tono capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Esteve Tono really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. 8 minutes into the match, Luganeros AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Reinaldo Briceño came free, but Alejo Gaspard reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 10th minute, Reinaldo Briceño left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The AFC Viola Gigliati fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Vicente Richie got free with Ralondo Barboa in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Damaso Rencio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Luganeros AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Damaso Rencio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ralondo Barboa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alejo Gaspard made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Reinaldo Briceño in the 29th minute of play. After 30 minutes Luganeros AFC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Rolado Rosell who took care of the corner kick. After 34 played minutes AFC Viola Gigliati got a freekick which was hit by Elorri Palmer. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Damaso Rencio in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ralondo Barboa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Vicente Richie came free with the goalkeeper in the 38th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Ralondo Barboa could save by the left post. Alejo Gaspard made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Samuel Horduña in the 40th minute of play. Ralondo Barboa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Damaso Rencio in the 42nd minute of the match. Ralondo Barboa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Damaso Rencio in the 47th minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Damaso Rencio was the one to do the kick off. With a little luck, Luganeros AFC's Alejo Gaspard got control of the ball when Reinaldo Briceño tried to sneak it across the goal line. 56 minutes into the match, AFC Viola Gigliati's goal looked a bit too open when Damaso Rencio came free, but Ralondo Barboa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alejo Gaspard made an important save on a dangerous shot by Samuel Horduña in the 58th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Damaso Rencio in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ralondo Barboa saved AFC Viola Gigliati from getting behind. Ralondo Barboa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Damaso Rencio, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. If Vicente Richie had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Reinaldo Briceño sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vicente Richie fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ralondo Barboa having to interfere. In the 87th minute, Esteve Tono hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 90 minutes into the game, Cosme Fole was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AFC Viola Gigliati's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Luganeros AFC the free kick. In the 90th match minute, AFC Viola Gigliati was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cosme Fole to maneuver through the defense. Lino Remigio charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lino Remigio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Lino Remigio hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. The Luganeros AFC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching AFC Viola Gigliati's performance. The match ended with a win for AFC Viola Gigliati.