U23 World League

Ricardo E. Bochini
Spectators: 7536 (Terracing: 5653, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) In the 4th minute Hektor Tsiaris shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pepe Santoro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 5 played minutes INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB got a freekick which was hit by Fabio Victoro. 7 minutes into the match, INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB's goal looked a bit too open when Hektor Tsiaris came free, but Pepe Santoro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB's Pepe Santoro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hektor Tsiaris in the 9th minute of play. After having played for 11 minutes, Hektor Tsiaris managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Perrucho FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hektor Tsiaris was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 14 minutes into the game, Generoso Esdras was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Perrucho FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB the free kick. After a rather tough play, Perrucho FC's Generoso Esdras got a free kick in the 15th minute. If Narciso Vergaray had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pepe Santoro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Urbano Emesto in the 26th minute of play. In the 28thth minute of the game Urbano Emesto who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB's Pepe Santoro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 32nd minute, Urbano Emesto left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Perrucho FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. 36 minutes into the game, Higinio Barros recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Christian Ixidor. Higinio Barros showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. In the 41st minute, Urbano Emesto got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Urbano Emesto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Faustino Fertus hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB made a substitution. Candido Mincho replaced Fabio Victoro. Raimundo Donzel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some careless play in the Perrucho FC defense, Luisito Jaen kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Christian Ixidor. The Perrucho FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Christian Ixidor should have stopped the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Urbano Emesto got free with Pepe Santoro in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the last second Pepe Santoro throw himself and got hold of the ball when Urbano Emesto in the 66thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Urbano Emesto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alejo Eleder's late challenge caught a Perrucho FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alejo Eleder helped the player get up and apologised. Alejo Eleder kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. Perrucho FC's Generoso Esdras got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Lino Peio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Urbano Emesto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pepe Santoro having to interfere. 94 minutes into the game, Raimundo Donzel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Perrucho FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB the free kick. In the 94th minute, Raimundo Donzel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 95 minutes into the game, Ermegildo Neron was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Perrucho FC the free kick. Ermegildo Neron hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. The INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.