U23 World League

Valhalla
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Segundo Balendin got the match started through his kick off. When Vikingos FC's Segundo Balendin in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Inacio F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Generoso Cordarin was out of position in the 5 minute of play, and Honorato Aureo capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Honorato Aureo really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. In the 9th minute of the match, Lázaro Millrick got a very nice opportunity to score, but Generoso Cordarin was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Lázaro Millrick sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Oscar Gines made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Túlio de Toledo in the 16th minute of play. In the 18th minute, Laerte Cardozo made a precise shot to the right of Oscar Gines. Vikingos FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. 24 minutes into the match, Inacio F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Segundo Balendin came free, but Generoso Cordarin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Inacio F.C.'s Túlio de Toledo got a free kick in the 27th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Segundo Balendin in the 28th minute of play forced Inacio F.C.'s goalkeeper Generoso Cordarin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Vikingos FC getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Salvador Calvino hit a great ball. Oscar Gines showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Túlio de Toledo, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Honorato Aureo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Oscar Oroitz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Vikingos FC booed when Inacio F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jorge Veloso didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Vikingos FC fans' excitement grew in the 36th match minute when Vikingos FC's Lázaro Millrick looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 41st match minute, Inacio F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Laerte Cardozo to maneuver through the defense. In the 42nd minute, Segundo Balendin made a precise shot to the right of Generoso Cordarin. Inacio F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-1. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marcelo Terra made a kick off. In the 53rd minute Inacio F.C. were awarded a corner. Laerte Cardozo went to the cornerflag to take it. Inacio F.C.'s Laerte Cardozo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Oscar Gines in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After a rather tough play, Vikingos FC's Bernardo Bela got a free kick in the 55th minute. In the 55th minute Laerte Cardozo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Oscar Gines saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Segundo Balendin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Vikingos FC's Gonzalo Argoitz was substituted for Honorato Aureo. Generoso Cordarin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Segundo Balendin, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. After some careless play in the Inacio F.C. defense, Segundo Balendin kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Generoso Cordarin. The Inacio F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Generoso Cordarin should have stopped the shot. Generoso Cordarin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Segundo Balendin in the 85th minute of play. After 90 played minutes Inacio F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Quique Otamendi. Inacio F.C.'s Generoso Cordarin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gonzalo Argoitz in the 94th minute of play.