U23 World League

Piquirenda
Spectators: 7515 (Terracing: 5637, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Pablo Rufio made the kick off which started today's match. Pascual Acosta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Saverio Benat, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Pascual Acosta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saverio Benat in the 3rd minute of the match. Estudiantes de América's Pascual Acosta proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to save Estudiantes de América from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Roque Henrico in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bartolo Amato saved Piquirenda FC from getting behind. The corner ended in Prospero Abadia almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Piquirenda FC's Bartolo Amato did a great save. Roque Henrico struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Bartolo Amato didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Estudiantes de América. In the 15th minute of the match, Saverio Benat tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Pascual Acosta saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. An unexpected shot in the 17th minute by Pablo Rufio got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Pascual Acosta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saverio Benat in the 18th minute of the match. In the 18th minute Saverio Benat shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pascual Acosta saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Piquirenda FC booed when Estudiantes de América was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Matias Ler didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bartolo Amato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roque Henrico, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 28th match minute, Estudiantes de América was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gustavo Bautista to maneuver through the defense. Pascual Acosta made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Pablo Rufio sent off a good shot on target. Lino Ekialde hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. A hard shot by Aldo Isias from long distance, 30 minutes into the match, got Pascual Acosta's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. 32 minutes into the game, Flavio Nuñez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Estudiantes de América's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Piquirenda FC the free kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pablo Rufio in the 37th minute of play forced Estudiantes de América's goalkeeper Pascual Acosta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bartolo Amato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo Bautista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Roque Henrico made a kick off. Fabricio Iigo kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. 55 minutes into the match, Roque Henrico had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bartolo Amato. Piquirenda FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Roque Henrico was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Bartolo Amato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roque Henrico in the 58th minute of play. With 59 minutes on the clock, Justo Casado commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 60 played minutes Piquirenda FC got a freekick which was hit by Justo Casado. After a defensive mix-up in Piquirenda FC's zone, Matias Ler stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bartolo Amato came out of the goal and Matias Ler tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Estudiantes de América's Matias Ler got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Bartolo Amato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustavo Bautista in the 70th minute of the match. Pascual Acosta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Segundo Corderun, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. After 77 played minutes Piquirenda FC got a freekick which was hit by Pablo Rufio. Piquirenda FC's Bartolo Amato played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustavo Bautista in the 79th minute of play. The supporters of Piquirenda FC booed when Estudiantes de América was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flavio Nuñez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gaudencio Emeterio's late challenge caught a Estudiantes de América's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gaudencio Emeterio helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Piquirenda FC's Gaudencio Emeterio got a free kick in the 83rd minute. Pascual Acosta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Segundo Corderun in the 94th minute of play. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Estudiantes de América eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.