U23 World League

SARUMAN Arena
Spectators: 7448 (Terracing: 5587, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 148) io.dasola's Ali Sayah started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Emilio Guifre showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adriaan Say in the 11th minute of the match. 14 minutes into the match, Falcor Athletic Club's goal looked a bit too open when Ali Sayah came free, but Emilio Guifre reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Apolo Belarmo got free with Alisson Becker in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 16 minutes into the match, Apolo Belarmo dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Alisson Becker, 1-2. Emilio Guifre took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adriaan Say, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alessandro Zoccali in the 28th minute of play forced Falcor Athletic Club's goalkeeper Emilio Guifre to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Emilio Guifre took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adriaan Say, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Apolo Belarmo in the 40thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Alisson Becker, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a defensive mix-up in Falcor Athletic Club's zone, Ciccio Colagrossi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emilio Guifre came out of the goal and Ciccio Colagrossi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Falcor Athletic Club players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. io.dasola were winning 1-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for David Elorri to strike the kick off in the second half. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alessandro Zoccali during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 56 played minutes io.dasola got a freekick which was hit by Alessandro Zoccali. Apolo Belarmo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 57th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 59 minutes into the match, Ciccio Colagrossi notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Falcor Athletic Club's Emilio Guifre. Emilio Guifre was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A collision led to Falcor Athletic Club getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Alonzo Herensuge hit a great ball. The long shot by Alessandro Zoccali in the 63rd minute really tested Emilio Guifre's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 68th minute Jorge Nahia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alisson Becker saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 72 played minutes Falcor Athletic Club got a freekick which was hit by Salvador Nardo. The long shot by Carmine Sciamanna in the 72nd minute really tested Emilio Guifre's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Alonzo Herensuge hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Emilio Guifre made a fantastic save in the 76th minute, when Adriaan Say sent off a good shot on target. After a defensive mix-up in Falcor Athletic Club's zone, Corrado Catena stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emilio Guifre came out of the goal and Corrado Catena tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Emilio Guifre made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Corrado Catena in the 84th minute of play. Thanks to some nice moves Adriaan Say could shoot a difficult shot in the 91st minute, which Emilio Guifre however easily saved by the left post. Chants of io.dasola echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Falcor Athletic Club had held the ball for most of the match.