U23 World League

Circus Circus Arena
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) 4 minutes into the match, Gonzo Style f.c's goal looked a bit too open when Lázaro Millrick came free, but Arrigo Capone reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lázaro Millrick received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Arrigo Capone tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Segundo Balendin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 16 minutes into the game, Amerigo Giardino was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gonzo Style f.c's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Vikingos FC the free kick. Amerigo Giardino hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Arrigo Capone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Honorato Aureo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 22nd minute, Augusto Vieri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 23rd minute of the match Salvador Calvino sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Arrigo Capone skillfully saved the ball. 24 minutes into the game, Oscar Oroitz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vikingos FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gonzo Style f.c the free kick. In the 24th minute, Oscar Oroitz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arrigo Capone showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Segundo Balendin in the 25th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Enrico Tassotti got free with Oscar Gines in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 29 minutes into the match, Vikingos FC's goalkeeper Oscar Gines had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Enrico Tassotti. Lázaro Millrick might have been able to make a better finish in the 36th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Arrigo Capone. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lázaro Millrick ran back to his position shaking his head. Simon Liher kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. After having played for 39 minutes, Segundo Balendin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vikingos FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Segundo Balendin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 47 minutes into the match, Vikingos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Augusto Vieri came free, but Oscar Gines reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Segundo Balendin to make the kick off. Oscar Gines made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amedeo Signoretti in the 53rd minute of play. Honorato Aureo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 59thth minute, Arrigo Capone skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Lázaro Millrick came free with the goalkeeper in the 60th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Arrigo Capone could save by the left post. After a rather tough play, Vikingos FC's Bernardo Bela got a free kick in the 61st minute. In the 63rd match minute, Gonzo Style f.c was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Enrico Tassotti to maneuver through the defense. When Vikingos FC's Segundo Balendin in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gonzo Style f.c's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bruno Antico during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 70th minute, Bruno Antico hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Segundo Balendin 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. After 74 minutes, Cornelio Leocadio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Vikingos FC and the Gonzo Style f.c players grew even worse after the yellow card. Cornelio Leocadio kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. Arrigo Capone was out of position in the 85 minute of play, and Segundo Balendin capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Segundo Balendin really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. Gonzalo Argoitzs short, quick shot in the 91stth minute got Arrigo Capone to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The supporters of Vikingos FC booed when Gonzo Style f.c was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amedeo Signoretti didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arrigo Capone showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Segundo Balendin in the 93rd minute of the match. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Vikingos FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.