U23 World League

Juventus Stadium
Spectators: 7533 (Terracing: 5651, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Horacio Edwardo started the match with the kick off. Through an outstanding action, after 4 minutes, Marcelo Severiano successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 6 minutes into the match, Juventus Argentina FC's goal looked a bit too open when Martin Mangion came free, but David Sal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. David Sal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaac Grimaud, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Hugon Debowski hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. When Celedonio Orlanda fell near the penalty area in the 17th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Juventus Argentina FC's protests and gave Celedonio Orlanda a yellow card for diving instead. Celedonio Orlanda hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. David Sal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Julian Savona in the 19th minute of the match. David Sal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaac Grimaud, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Sliema Dragons FC's Marcelo Severiano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernabe Vito in the 29th minute of play. David Sal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Mangion in the 34th minute of play. 35 minutes into the game, Sliema Dragons FC's Isaac Grimaud nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. David Sal made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. David Sal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isaac Grimaud in the 39th minute of the match. In the 40th minute, Martin Mangion hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 43rd minute Julian Savona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but David Sal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. David Sal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Mangion, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 46th match minute, Sliema Dragons FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Julian Savona to maneuver through the defense. After the first half Sliema Dragons FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

55 minutes into the match, Juventus Argentina FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ryan Grima came free, but David Sal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ryan Grima in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg David Sal saved Juventus Argentina FC from getting behind. The corner ended in Julian Savona almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Juventus Argentina FC's David Sal did a great save. After 58 minutes of play Juventus Argentina FC's Celedonio Orlanda was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 59th minute, Celedonio Orlanda hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Julian Savona shot from long distance in the 60th minute, but David Sal was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. David Sal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Julian Savona in the 65th minute of play. Juventus Argentina FC's David Sal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ryan Grima in the 68th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ryan Grima in the 69th minute of play forced Juventus Argentina FC's goalkeeper David Sal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ryan Grima in the 69th minute of play forced Juventus Argentina FC's goalkeeper David Sal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. David Sal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ryan Grima, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. David Sal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julian Savona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Juventus Argentina FC's David Sal got control of the ball when Isaac Grimaud tried to sneak it across the goal line. David Sal stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Martin Mangion's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. David Sal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ryan Grima, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 82nd minute, Martin Mangion ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. David Sal was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-5. 87 minutes into the match, Juventus Argentina FC's goalkeeper David Sal had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Isaac Grimaud. 87 minutes into the match, Isaac Grimaud had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of David Sal. Juventus Argentina FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Isaac Grimaud was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-6. Rodolfo Leizarraga kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Martin Mangion scored 0-7 in the 93rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of David Sal, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Sliema Dragons FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.