World League

☆Estadio Lautaro☆
Spectators: 7471 (Terracing: 5604, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) Astillero del Guayas's Ulizes Sola 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. Julio Tinoco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ulizes Sola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustav Vinström in the 5th minute of play forced Curicó-Unido's goalkeeper Julio Tinoco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th minute Ulizes Sola shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Tinoco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Eduardo Vargas's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 8thth minute, Nacho González skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A collision led to Astillero del Guayas getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Alvaro Masa hit a great ball. Julio Tinoco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Xaiver Ascarretazabal in the 13th minute of the match. Blas Urtungo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nacho González read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. 17 minutes into the game, Astillero del Guayas's Xaiver Ascarretazabal nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Julio Tinoco made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Blas Urtungos short, quick shot in the 25thth minute got Nacho González to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Blas Urtungo in the 26thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nacho González, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Nacho González took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eduardo Vargas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Curicó-Unido were awarded a corner in the 30th minute after Astillero del Guayas's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Román Hoefler took the corner. Curicó-Unido were awarded a corner in the 34th minute after Astillero del Guayas's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Román Hoefler took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Eduardo Vargas got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Nacho González quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eduardo Vargas in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nacho González saved Astillero del Guayas from getting behind. After 38 played minutes Curicó-Unido got a freekick which was hit by Orlondón Marileo. Julio Tinoco stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ulizes Sola's shot from short distance in the 40th minute. Julio Tinoco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xaiver Ascarretazabal, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. 44 minutes into the game, Román Hoefler was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Curicó-Unido's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Astillero del Guayas the free kick. Román Hoefler hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Ulizes Sola took the ball and in the 45 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Julio Tinoco. Julio Tinoco dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. The Curicó-Unido players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Astillero del Guayas were winning 0-2.

In the 53rdth minute of the game Blas Urtungo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Astillero del Guayas's Nacho González was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Nacho González showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Blas Urtungo in the 54th minute of the match. Román Hoefler scored 1-3 in the 61st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Nacho González, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 67 minutes into the match, Astillero del Guayas's goal looked a bit too open when Eduardo Vargas came free, but Nacho González reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Curicó-Unido's Julio Tinoco got control of the ball when Zarando Eguizabal tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Marcel Linhares fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Curicó-Unido's protests and gave Marcel Linhares a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Curicó-Unido getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Marcel Linhares hit a great ball. Curicó-Unido's Francisco Ignacio Valdés was substituted for Axel Elgueta. Marcel Linhares kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. After 74 played minutes Curicó-Unido got a freekick which was hit by Blas Urtungo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xaiver Ascarretazabal in the 76th minute of play forced Curicó-Unido's goalkeeper Julio Tinoco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Astillero del Guayas's Nacho González played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Blas Urtungo in the 77th minute of play. 79 minutes into the match, Astillero del Guayas's goal looked a bit too open when Eduardo Vargas came free, but Nacho González reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zarando Eguizabal could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Julio Tinoco made a huge save. With a little luck, Curicó-Unido's Julio Tinoco got control of the ball when Zarando Eguizabal tried to sneak it across the goal line. Julio Tinoco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zarando Eguizabal, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Astillero del Guayas's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.