U21 World League

Arturo Umberto Illia
Spectators: 8020 (Terracing: 6017, Seating: 1844, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Nereo Michael took the kick off in the first half of the match. Deportivo Pergamino's Hermengildo Aresti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robert Söderlund in the 3rd minute of play. Laurids Baylund made a fantastic save in the 7th minute, when Antonio Nordby sent off a good shot on target. Hermengildo Aresti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Brennan Johnson in the 10th minute of play. If Brennan Johnson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, DESTROY's Laurids Baylund got control of the ball when Antonio Nordby tried to sneak it across the goal line. 21 minutes into the game, Abelardo Chorache was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Deportivo Pergamino's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave DESTROY the free kick. DESTROY's Evaristo Macerio took a good shot, in the 22nd minute, which hit the crossbar above Hermengildo Aresti's head, and flew over the goal. Deportivo Pergamino's manager was very thankful on the sidelines as his team had managed to keep the ball out of the net after some serious pressure by DESTROY. Hermengildo Aresti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Armando Maradona in the 24th minute of the match. Laurids Baylund made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Antonio Nordby sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brennan Johnson in the 32nd minute of play forced Deportivo Pergamino's goalkeeper Hermengildo Aresti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Laurids Baylund made an important save on a dangerous shot by Antonio Nordby in the 36th minute. In the 40th minute Santos Borre shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hermengildo Aresti saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Brennan Johnson struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Hermengildo Aresti didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for DESTROY. Antonio Nordby who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 44thth minute tested the skills of Laurids Baylund when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Laurids Baylund had great luck who in the 46thth minute grab hold of the ball when Nereo Michael from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. 48 minutes into the game, Antonio Nordby recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Laurids Baylund. Antonio Nordby showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Armando Maradona to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Deportivo Pergamino getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Laureano Pacorro hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Santos Borre managed to get in a good position for a shot. DESTROY's supporters rose to their feet, but Santos Borre was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hermengildo Aresti breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Armando Maradona in the 55th minute of play forced Deportivo Pergamino's goalkeeper Hermengildo Aresti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 57 minutes into the match, Deportivo Pergamino's goal looked a bit too open when Armando Maradona came free, but Hermengildo Aresti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. DESTROY's Per-Erik Vesterberg was substituted for Armando Maradona. Evaristo Macerio might have been able to make a better finish in the 61st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Hermengildo Aresti. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Evaristo Macerio ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 68thth minute of the game Per-Erik Vesterberg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Deportivo Pergamino's Hermengildo Aresti was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Deportivo Pergamino's zone, Santos Borre stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hermengildo Aresti came out of the goal and Santos Borre tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Deportivo Pergamino made a substitution. Remigio Gasteiz replaced Laureano Pacorro. Laurids Baylund showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nereo Michael, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. After a rather tough play, DESTROY's 邱朋桑 got a free kick in the 75th minute. With a little luck, Deportivo Pergamino's Hermengildo Aresti got control of the ball when Santos Borre tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Robert Söderlund fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored DESTROY's protests and gave Robert Söderlund a yellow card for diving instead. Robert Söderlund kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. 84 minutes into the match, Per-Erik Vesterberg dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Hermengildo Aresti, 1-1. After some careless play in the Deportivo Pergamino defense, Per-Erik Vesterberg kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Hermengildo Aresti. The Deportivo Pergamino fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Hermengildo Aresti should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Pergamino's Felipe Sidro got a free kick in the 92nd minute. In the 96th minute, 邱朋桑 hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. DESTROY had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.