U23 World League

Stadio Teodorano
Spectators: 7471 (Terracing: 5604, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Cesare Ferrini started the match with the kick off. In the 3rd minute Pedro Salamon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alfonso Baldassarre saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alfonso Baldassarre showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pedro Salamon, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Domenico Di Virgilio took the ball and in the 10 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Conan Ledesma. Conan Ledesma dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Alfonso Baldassarre made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eustaquio Banegas in the 22nd minute of play. After having played for 22 minutes, Eustaquio Banegas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Alzaga FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eustaquio Banegas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Alfonso Baldassarre showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eustaquio Banegas in the 25th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, UNLIMITED's Fabrizio Castellini got a free kick in the 29th minute. Alfonso Baldassarre showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pedro Salamon in the 29th minute of the match. 30 minutes into the match, Pedro Salamon had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alfonso Baldassarre. UNLIMITED's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Pedro Salamon was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Cesare Ferrini kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Alfonso Baldassarre showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eustaquio Banegas in the 37th minute of the match. Alfonso Baldassarre took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eustaquio Banegas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alfonso Baldassarre showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jimeno Ospetsu in the 40th minute of the match. In the 44th minute the ball was on its way in behind UNLIMITED's goalkeeper Alfonso Baldassarre, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 46th minute Eustaquio Banegas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alfonso Baldassarre saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Eustaquio Banegas was the one to do the kick off. Eustaquio Banegas scored 1-2 in the 51st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alfonso Baldassarre, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 57th minute Domenico Di Virgilio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Conan Ledesma saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alfonso Baldassarre made an important save on a dangerous shot by Manuel Ekain in the 59th minute. When the match clock showed 66 minutes, the score became 1-3 when Manuel Ekain sped through UNLIMITED's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Alfonso Baldassarre. Manuel Ekain in the 70thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Alfonso Baldassarre, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 71 minutes into the match, UNLIMITED's goalkeeper Alfonso Baldassarre had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Salvador Quirze. Ciccio Carciofo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alzaga FC's Humberto Manilan was substituted for Pedro Salamon. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eustaquio Banegas got free with Alfonso Baldassarre in the 79th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alfonso Baldassarre made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manuel Ekain in the 82nd minute of play. Alfonso Baldassarre took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manuel Ekain, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With 87 minutes on the clock, Filippo Di Bernardo commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 88th minute, Filippo Di Bernardo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Matias Abella could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Alfonso Baldassarre made a huge save. After a rather tough play, UNLIMITED's Antonio Pasquarelli got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Manuel Ekain sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Manuel Ekain could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Alfonso Baldassarre made a huge save. When the final whistle sounded Alzaga FC left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than UNLIMITED.