U21 World League

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Spectators: 7993 (Terracing: 5996, Seating: 1838, VIP seats: 159) JS 22's Co Gøte 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. In the 4th minute, Alam Brito got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Everardo Palban in the 9th minute of play forced U. de Tarapacá's goalkeeper Kåre Nochev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 12 played minutes U. de Tarapacá got a freekick which was hit by Blanco Paris. In the 14th minute JS 22 were awarded a corner. Co Gøte went to the cornerflag to take it. Kåre Nochev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Co Gøte, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Elton Tin kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. After 21 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for U. de Tarapacá! Kåre Nochev had in the 24thth minute some difficulties stopping Co Gøte's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball After 27 played minutes U. de Tarapacá got a freekick which was hit by Alfredo Saralegui. In the 28th minute Saverio Sindo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kåre Nochev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. U. de Tarapacá's Kåre Nochev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saverio Sindo in the 33rd minute of play. After having played for 36 minutes, Alam Brito managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. U. de Tarapacá's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alam Brito was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 48th minute Blanco Paris shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robert Steffens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

53 minutes into the match, U. de Tarapacá's goal looked a bit too open when Co Gøte came free, but Kåre Nochev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kåre Nochev didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cayetano Gonsalve went, in the 55th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Miren Guilisasti struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Robert Steffens didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for U. de Tarapacá. In the 62nd match minute, JS 22 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maximiliano Hustaz to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Alam Brito managed to get in a good position for a shot. U. de Tarapacá's supporters rose to their feet, but Alam Brito was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Robert Steffens breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 65th minute Blanco Paris shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robert Steffens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. U. de Tarapacá's Kåre Nochev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maximiliano Hustaz in the 75th minute of play. U. de Tarapacá's Kåre Nochev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maximiliano Hustaz in the 77th minute of play. U. de Tarapacá's Blanco Paris got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 86 played minutes U. de Tarapacá got a freekick which was hit by Paulín Jurado. Co Gøte's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kåre Nochev read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 87th minute of play. U. de Tarapacá's Kåre Nochev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Co Gøte in the 90th minute of play. Kåre Nochev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Co Gøte, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. U. de Tarapacá's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.