U23 World League

Estádio do Minho
Spectators: 7772 (Terracing: 5830, Seating: 1787, VIP seats: 155) Benjamin Alonso started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After having played for 3 minutes, Aquilino Zarco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Minho FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aquilino Zarco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Minho FC booed when E➣ PINCHARRATA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rigoberto Vergaray didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lisandro Leite in the 8th minute of play forced E➣ PINCHARRATA's goalkeeper Remigio Enetz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Minho FC's Lisandro Leite in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye E➣ PINCHARRATA's goalie prevented a goal. In the 14th minute, Lisandro Leite hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin Alonso in the 20th minute of play forced Minho FC's goalkeeper Ivan Ribeiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ivan Ribeiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benjamin Alonso in the 26th minute of play. In the 46th match minute, Minho FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lisandro Leite to maneuver through the defense.

E➣ PINCHARRATA's Evaristo Foro was substituted for Rigoberto Vergaray. 58 minutes into the match, E➣ PINCHARRATA's Evaristo Foro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ivan Ribeiro narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 58th minute, E➣ PINCHARRATA's Evaristo Foro dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-1. 63 minutes into the match, Minho FC's goalkeeper Ivan Ribeiro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Benjamin Alonso. Benjamin Alonso came free with the goalkeeper in the 70th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Ivan Ribeiro could save by the left post. Ivan Ribeiro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Evaristo Foro's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. Remigio Enetz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aquilino Zarco in the 74th minute of the match. E➣ PINCHARRATA were furious when Edgard Galo was red carded, 82 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 81st minute of the game. One of E➣ PINCHARRATA:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Minho FC:s goal. Remigio Enetz had in the 83rdth minute some difficulties stopping Aquilino Zarco's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Ivan Ribeiro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Benjamin Alonso in the 85th minute. Ivan Ribeiro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Benjamin Alonso in the 87th minute. Remigio Enetz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aquilino Zarco in the 91st minute of the match. Benjamin Alonso succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-2 in the 96th playminute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched E➣ PINCHARRATA eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.