U23 World League

Cilindro Glorioso
Spectators: 7522 (Terracing: 5642, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) TotoRACING's Roberto Lucila started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When Psycho-Circus's Carolo Tanio in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TotoRACING's goalie prevented a goal. In a very dangerous position, a player in TotoRACING fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 10th minute. Penalty! TotoRACING:s Celestino Iraitz showed great skill when he stopped Celestino Mantzio:s penalty. 11 minutes into the match, Celestino Mantzio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Celestino Iraitz. TotoRACING's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Celestino Mantzio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Delmiro Matteo in the 16th minute of play forced TotoRACING's goalkeeper Celestino Iraitz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 19 minutes into the game, Psycho-Circus's Omar Abeitia nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Celestino Iraitz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Delmiro Matteo struck a weak shot in the 28th minute. Celestino Iraitz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Psycho-Circus. Celestino Iraitz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carolo Tanio in the 29th minute of play. 35 minutes into the game, TotoRACING's Roberto Lucila nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Paul Stanley made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Celestino Iraitz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Carolo Tanio's shot from short distance in the 40th minute. After a defensive mix-up in TotoRACING's zone, Delmiro Matteo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Celestino Iraitz came out of the goal and Delmiro Matteo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carolo Tanio in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Celestino Iraitz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Celestino Iraitz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Delmiro Matteo in the 45th minute of play. The TotoRACING players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Psycho-Circus were winning 1-3.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Carolo Tanio was the one to do the kick off. Psycho-Circus's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Celestino Mantzio in the 59th minute. Rafael Illart hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. In the 63rd match minute, TotoRACING was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rafael Illart to maneuver through the defense. Psycho-Circus's Celestino Mantzio shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 64th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Celestino Iraitz but with some difficulty. Marcelino Lartaun came free with the goalkeeper in the 67th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Celestino Iraitz could save by the left post. The supporters of TotoRACING booed when Psycho-Circus was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcelino Lartaun didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 70 played minutes TotoRACING got a freekick which was hit by Roberto Lucila. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gualterio Meder during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 72 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for TotoRACING! When the match had been going on for 73 minutes, Psycho-Circus's Celestino Mantzio got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Celestino Iraitz. Rafael Illart struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Paul Stanley didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for TotoRACING. David Silvino kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. 87 minutes into the match, TotoRACING's goalkeeper Celestino Iraitz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcelino Lartaun. Celestino Iraitz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gaston Cedro in the 89th minute. Dante Elodio kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Paul Stanley made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roberto Lucila in the 93rd minute of play. With his leg Celestino Iraitz managed to avoid a goal in the 96thth minute, when Psycho-Circus's Marcelino Lartaun fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. A collision led to Psycho-Circus getting a freekick after 98 minutes play. Dante Elodio hit a great ball.