U21 World League

RÖK Arena
Spectators: 7678 (Terracing: 5759, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) Eusebio Veronica started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The audience was convinced that Eusebio Veronica's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Yan Pirani was relentless in the 3rd minute of the game. Eusebio Veronica charged in rather forcefully in the 6th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eusebio Veronica the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Eusebio Veronica hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. Yan Pirani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cecilio Felipillo in the 8th minute of play. RÖK's Yan Pirani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eusebio Veronica in the 12th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Eusebio Veronica's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Yan Pirani was relentless in the 14th minute of the game. Patricio Frechoso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Edson Brito was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 21 minutes into the match. Edson Brito kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. Mario Berart might have been able to make a better finish in the 23rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Yan Pirani. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mario Berart ran back to his position shaking his head. Yan Pirani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eusebio Veronica in the 28th minute of the match. Yan Pirani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eusebio Veronica in the 35th minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Hamílton Proença stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Patricio Frechoso took the ball and in the 51 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Yan Pirani. Yan Pirani dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. 56 minutes into the game, Gilson Dionísio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. RÖK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Acratas Unidos the free kick. The supporters of Acratas Unidos booed when RÖK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gilson Dionísio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gilson Dionísio kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Eusebio Veronica, 62 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. 79 minutes into the match, Cesinha Marquez notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Acratas Unidos's Candido Quinteros. Candido Quinteros was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 82nd minute, Ciro Savion hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Yan Pirani made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eusebio Veronica in the 88th minute. Hamílton Proença struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Candido Quinteros didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for RÖK. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Acratas Unidos had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.