U23 World League

DON CONCETTO PALOMBI
Spectators: 7507 (Terracing: 5631, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) RIQUELME FC's Alberto Ferdinand 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. When Angelino Olando came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the Bendito Sea El Fernet 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 Angelino Olando couldn't finish the play. When the match had gone on for 11 minutes, Jeronimo Bertin put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Iwo Trzaskoma. After a rather tough play, Bendito Sea El Fernet's Wilfredo Igon got a free kick in the 14th minute. After a rather tough play, RIQUELME FC's Jacobo Distiratsu got a free kick in the 16th minute. Jeronimo Bertin's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 18thth minute, Iwo Trzaskoma skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 25 minutes of play, Bendito Sea El Fernet's Jeronimo Bertin made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Iwo Trzaskoma was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a defensive mix-up in Bendito Sea El Fernet's zone, Teofilo Florin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Federico Normando came out of the goal and Teofilo Florin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Bendito Sea El Fernet booed when RIQUELME FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jacobo Distiratsu didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, RIQUELME FC's Iwo Trzaskoma got control of the ball when Jeronimo Bertin tried to sneak it across the goal line. 36 minutes into the game, Jacobo Distiratsu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. RIQUELME FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bendito Sea El Fernet the free kick. After a rather tough play, RIQUELME FC's Jacobo Distiratsu got a free kick in the 36th minute. With his leg Iwo Trzaskoma managed to avoid a goal in the 42ndth minute, when Bendito Sea El Fernet's Jeronimo Bertin fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 43 minutes into the match, RIQUELME FC's goalkeeper Iwo Trzaskoma had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jeronimo Bertin. When Wilfredo Igon fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bendito Sea El Fernet's protests and gave Wilfredo Igon a yellow card for diving instead. In the 44th minute, Wilfredo Igon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Abel Uzuri in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Iwo Trzaskoma prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Iwo Trzaskoma stood somewhat misplaced when Jeronimo Bertin came free in front of goal and shot 5-0 to the left of him in the 48 minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Jeronimo Bertin stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The supporters of RIQUELME FC booed when Bendito Sea El Fernet was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Clemente Santos didn't get a good kick on the ball. 56 minutes into the match, RIQUELME FC's Saturnino Gau broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. RIQUELME FC's Iwo Trzaskoma played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jeronimo Bertin in the 59th minute of play. In the 61st minute, Clemente Santos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 81 played minutes RIQUELME FC got a freekick which was hit by Jacobo Distiratsu. In the 83rd minute, Jeronimo Bertin ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Iwo Trzaskoma was frozen by the shot and now it was 7-0. Clemente Santos hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. 89 minutes into the match, RIQUELME FC's Saturnino Gau broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Federico Normando made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Marco Sergi sent off a good shot on target. In the 92nd minute of the match RIQUELME FC got a corner. Bendito Sea El Fernet's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Saturnino Gau ran over to the corner to take the kick. Donato Emmanuel tried to clear up in front of the goal, but didn't succeed and rather the ball rolled into the own goal to the right of a despaired Federico Normando. An unnecessary self made goal, 7-1 in the 93rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jeronimo Bertin in the 97th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Iwo Trzaskoma prevented the ball from getting in the gole. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Bendito Sea El Fernet had played much better football throughout.