U23 World League

El Coloso
Spectators: 7565 (Terracing: 5675, Seating: 1739, VIP seats: 151) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ermegildo Frechoso took the kick off in the first half of the match. Gianluigi Martinez made a fantastic save in the 3rd minute, when Esteban Salamon sent off a good shot on target. After having played for 5 minutes, Ermegildo Frechoso managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ermegildo Frechoso was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Roman Bento didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Tobias Ladio went, in the 6th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. A collision led to CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Carlos Fernendo hit a great ball. In the 10th minute of the match Leonides Rodriguez sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Gianluigi Martinez skillfully saved the ball. 14 minutes into the match, Ullún's goal looked a bit too open when Ermegildo Frechoso came free, but Roman Bento reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ladislao Cedro lost his temper 15 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. A throw-in in the 21st minute of the game was made by Santiago Efren with Hector Medardo as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Gianluigi Martinez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hector Medardo in the 25th minute of the match. 27 minutes into the match, Tobias Ladio notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Ullún's Roman Bento. Roman Bento was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 31 minutes into the match, Alfredo Urdaspal dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Gianluigi Martinez, 1-2. Ermegildo Frechoso took the ball and in the 36 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Roman Bento. Roman Bento dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. The audience was convinced that Ermegildo Frechoso's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Roman Bento was relentless in the 41st minute of the game. In the 47th match minute, CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guaberto Harriet to maneuver through the defense. Leonides Rodriguez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After the first half CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS were leading 1-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Santiago Efren was the one to do the kick off. Roman Bento was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Eustacio Balasi. Fumanchu Jára came free with the goalkeeper in the 57th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Roman Bento could save by the left post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ermegildo Frechoso in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Roman Bento prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 65 minutes into the game, Tobias Ladio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-5. Roman Bento was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With splendid footwork Ermegildo Frechoso arrived in front of goal to shoot 1-6 by the left pole in the game's 70th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fumanchu Jára in the 79th minute of play forced Ullún's goalkeeper Roman Bento to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS's Fumanchu Jára, in the 79th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS. Roman Bento was a little too slow when Ermegildo Frechoso got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 81st minute. The score was now 1-7. In the 85thth minute of the game Ermegildo Frechoso who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ullún's Roman Bento was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Fernando Clis kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. The supporters of Ullún booed when CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ermegildo Frechoso didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gianluigi Martinez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfredo Urdaspal in the 93rd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ermegildo Frechoso in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Roman Bento prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the final whistle sounded CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Ullún.