U23 World League

San Siro
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Honorato Soveral started the match with the kick off. Ciro Quintin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Honorato Soveral, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. After 4 played minutes Rossoneri XI got a freekick which was hit by Arne Rolfsson. Ciro Quintin stood somewhat misplaced when Honorato Soveral came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 8 minute. When Oden Torsson came up free with the goalie in the 15th minute, the Rossoneri XI fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Oden Torsson couldn't finish the play. 16 minutes into the game, Honorato Soveral lined in a short shot 3-0 behind a frustrated Ciro Quintin. Uno Deckbergh kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. In the 22nd minute of the match Venancio Eufemio shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Andy Berg showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. A hard shot 31 in the game by Honorato Soveral from a close distance when the talented Ciro Quintin managed to make a qualified save. Jesucristo es la Solución's players were relieved. Gustaf Kjellqvist charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gustaf Kjellqvist the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Jesucristo es la Solución booed when Rossoneri XI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustaf Kjellqvist didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Honorato Soveral in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ciro Quintin saved Jesucristo es la Solución from getting behind. In the 39th minute, Laureano Txurio left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Jesucristo es la Solución fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. The supporters of Jesucristo es la Solución booed when Rossoneri XI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustaf Kjellqvist didn't get a good kick on the ball.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Rene Gentza to make the kick off. After 54 played minutes Jesucristo es la Solución got a freekick which was hit by Eloy Ferrando. Ciro Quintin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hans Tidén, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Oden Torsson in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ciro Quintin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Oden Torsson struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Ciro Quintin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rossoneri XI. In the 65th minute, Rene Gentza 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. Andy Berg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eloy Ferrando in the 70th minute of the match. In the 70th minute, Eloy Ferrando ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Andy Berg was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-2. Hans Tidén fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ciro Quintin having to interfere. Andy Berg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rene Gentza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Laureano Txurio charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Laureano Txurio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 79th minute Hans Tidén shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ciro Quintin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 85th match minute, Rossoneri XI was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hans Alebom to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Rossoneri XI's Arne Rolfsson got a free kick in the 90th minute. Andy Berg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rene Gentza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Hans Tidén managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rossoneri XI's supporters rose to their feet, but Hans Tidén was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ciro Quintin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.