U23 World League

25 de Noviembre
Spectators: 7665 (Terracing: 5750, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Pablo Rufio kicked off to start the match. Bartolo Amato was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Juan Casaviella showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 8 minute of play. In the 12th minute Saverio Benat shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baltasar Coya saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Piquirenda FC's Bartolo Amato proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save Piquirenda FC from getting a goal against them. 21 minutes into the game, Juan Casaviella recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Bartolo Amato. Juan Casaviella showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Bartolo Amato stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Franco Villalobos's shot from short distance in the 27th minute. 29 minutes into the match, 25 de Noviembre FBC's Juan Casaviella sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Bartolo Amato narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Piquirenda FC's Franco Mastantuono got a free kick in the 33rd minute. After some careless play in the 25 de Noviembre FBC defense, Gaudencio Emeterio kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Baltasar Coya. The 25 de Noviembre FBC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Baltasar Coya should have stopped the shot. The supporters of 25 de Noviembre FBC booed when Piquirenda FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gaudencio Emeterio didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 46th minute Saverio Benat shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baltasar Coya saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Juan Casaviella stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After 57 played minutes Piquirenda FC got a freekick which was hit by Pablo Rufio. Baltasar Coya made a fantastic save in the 61st minute, when Marcos Montrel sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, 25 de Noviembre FBC's Baltasar Coya got control of the ball when Pablo Rufio tried to sneak it across the goal line. 65 minutes into the game, 25 de Noviembre FBC's Juan Casaviella nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bartolo Amato made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. 25 de Noviembre FBC's Adam Bareiro was substituted for Juan Casaviella. Piquirenda FC's Aldo Isias was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Baltasar Coya in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When 25 de Noviembre FBC's Adam Bareiro in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Piquirenda FC's goalie prevented a goal. Bartolo Amato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Franco Villalobos, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adam Bareiro in the 77th minute of play forced Piquirenda FC's goalkeeper Bartolo Amato to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Baltasar Coya stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pablo Rufio's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. 25 de Noviembre FBC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.