U23 World League

El Coliseo
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) 3 minutes into the match, Modesto Caetano notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Gladiadores's Cesar Romelio. Cesar Romelio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Claudio Iturri's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Diego Melendez firmly grabbed it by the left post. The supporters of Gladiadores booed when Santos de Buenos Aires FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Modesto Caetano didn't get a good kick on the ball. 20 minutes into the game, Nemesio Cesario was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Santos de Buenos Aires FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gladiadores the free kick. Gaspar Markel charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gaspar Markel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Gaspar Markel kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. Cesar Romelio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Godofredo Rioja, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Rodrigo Calvet took the ball and in the 27 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Cesar Romelio. Cesar Romelio dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. After a rather tough play, Gladiadores's Aaron Shantala got a free kick in the 35th minute. Santos de Buenos Aires FC's Modesto Caetano got a good chance for a goal in the 36th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Santos de Buenos Aires FC booed when Gladiadores was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Severo Diegotxe didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 38th minute, Godofredo Rioja made a precise shot to the right of Cesar Romelio. Gladiadores's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. The supporters of Gladiadores booed when Santos de Buenos Aires FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Godofredo Rioja didn't get a good kick on the ball. Diego Melendez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Matan Brito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Godofredo Rioja managed to get in a good position for a shot. Santos de Buenos Aires FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Godofredo Rioja was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cesar Romelio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-4.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Godofredo Rioja to make the kick off. Diego Melendez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jesus Lluis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Primo Isidor received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Cesar Romelio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Santos de Buenos Aires FC's Vesko Karapchanski was substituted for Godofredo Rioja. In the 61st match minute, Gladiadores was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jesus Lluis to maneuver through the defense. In the 62ndth minute of the game Vesko Karapchanski who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gladiadores's Cesar Romelio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Santos de Buenos Aires FC's Modesto Caetano in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gladiadores's goalie prevented a goal. Costel Eta's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Diego Melendez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. Diego Melendez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matan Brito in the 66th minute of play. Diego Melendez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudio Iturri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Primo Isidor kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Diego Melendez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Claudio Iturri in the 72nd minute of play. Jesus Lluis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vesko Karapchanski in the 77th minute of play forced Gladiadores's goalkeeper Cesar Romelio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpected shot in the 81st minute by Rodrigo Calvet got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. 85 minutes into the match, Vesko Karapchanski dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Cesar Romelio, 0-5. Diego Melendez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Matan Brito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vesko Karapchanski had several of the Gladiadores's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 92 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 0-6 score and a disappointed Cesar Romelio as he didn't even see the shot coming. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Santos de Buenos Aires FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.