U23 World League

Malvinas Argentinas
Spectators: 7707 (Terracing: 5782, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gustavo Albella took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 6 played minutes Tama got a freekick which was hit by Benigno Frans. Patricio Gartxot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olimpiu Oloieru in the 10th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, F.C. YKE's Avram Chiru got a free kick in the 16th minute. Manuel Gâfu kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Gustavo Albella struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Helmuth Duckadam didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tama. The supporters of F.C. YKE booed when Tama was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valentin Senen didn't get a good kick on the ball. 25 minutes into the game, Gustavo Albella lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Helmuth Duckadam. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Hernan Olayo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tama's supporters rose to their feet, but Hernan Olayo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Helmuth Duckadam breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With an all-out effort, Tama's Helmuth Duckadam threw himself towards the right post 36 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Valentin Senen, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Tama's Manuel Enol got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some careless play in the Tama defense, Olimpiu Oloieru kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Patricio Gartxot. The Tama fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Patricio Gartxot should have stopped the shot. When F.C. YKE's Avram Chiru in the 46th minute got a chance for a shot 46th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tama's goalie prevented a goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Daniel Lunca to make the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Tama's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Lunca came free, but Patricio Gartxot reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hernan Olayo's late challenge caught a F.C. YKE's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hernan Olayo helped the player get up and apologised. F.C. YKE's Helmuth Duckadam played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benigno Frans in the 57th minute of play. Patricio Gartxot was out of position in the 73 minute of play, and Edgar Oblemenco capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Edgar Oblemenco really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. Tama's Elvio Benitez was substituted for Valentin Senen. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Manuel Enol managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tama's supporters rose to their feet, but Manuel Enol was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Helmuth Duckadam breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. F.C. YKE's Helmuth Duckadam played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustavo Albella in the 81st minute of play. Helmuth Duckadam took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo Albella, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elvio Benitez in the 83rd minute of play forced F.C. YKE's goalkeeper Helmuth Duckadam to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gustavo Albella sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 93 minutes into the game, Tama's Elvio Benitez nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Helmuth Duckadam made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. The F.C. YKE players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Tama from taking control. The game ends in a draw.