U23 World League

Juan Román Riquelme
Spectators: 7745 (Terracing: 5810, Seating: 1781, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Uriel Guillelme made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute Manuel Marchidan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Urko FC's goalkeeper Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 9 minutes into the match, Racing Club【LBF】's goal looked a bit too open when Fulgencio Teofilio came free, but Cláudio Taffarel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 13th minute, Alejo Galoer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 15th minute Severino Jatsu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Racing Club【LBF】 getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Severino Jatsu hit a great ball. 21 minutes into the match, Fulgencio Teofilio notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Racing Club【LBF】's Cláudio Taffarel. Cláudio Taffarel was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emanuel Obafuso in the 24th minute of the match. Carolo Chuse hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Fulgencio Teofilio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Cláudio Taffarel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as Fulgencio Teofilio kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Cláudio Taffarel. That made the score 2-0 in the 28 minute of play. In the 36th minute Severino Jatsu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 43 minutes into the game, Urko FC's Uriel Guillelme nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cláudio Taffarel made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Ceferino Brais hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Severino Jatsu sent off a good shot on target. Valentin Matia charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Valentin Matia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 58 minutes into the game, Racing Club【LBF】's Severino Jatsu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Uriel Guillelme in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cláudio Taffarel saved Racing Club【LBF】 from getting behind. The supporters of Racing Club【LBF】 booed when Urko FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Astor Ieltxu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Racing Club【LBF】's Sérgio Ramos shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 69th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó but with some difficulty. Uriel Guillelme received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Cláudio Taffarel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cláudio Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Uriel Guillelme in the 78th minute of play. 80 minutes into the game, Manuel Marchidan cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-2. Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a rather tough play, Urko FC's Valentin Matia got a free kick in the 85th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Uriel Guillelme during the 90th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Urko FC's Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save Urko FC from getting a goal against them. Cláudio Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fulgencio Teofilio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jaime Cordero in the 95th minute of the match. Cláudio Taffarel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uriel Guillelme, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. Racing Club【LBF】 were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.