U21 World League

Keleler
Spectators: 7496 (Terracing: 5623, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Isaac Millrick kicked off to start the match. Through an outstanding action, after 4 minutes, Paulo Napier successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The supporters of Club Sports Pergamino booed when VN Keleler was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Grozdan Chapkúnov didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in VN Keleler's zone, Isaac Millrick stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lyubcho Ruychev came out of the goal and Isaac Millrick tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Isaac Millrick in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lyubcho Ruychev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isaac Millrick in the 18th minute of play forced VN Keleler's goalkeeper Lyubcho Ruychev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 21 minutes into the game, Club Sports Pergamino's Delmar Belmiro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lyubcho Ruychev made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Club Sports Pergamino's Vicente Soin suffered a concussion after 23 minutes and had to leave the field. 23 minutes into the game, Yani Popisakov was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. VN Keleler's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Club Sports Pergamino the free kick. A collision led to Club Sports Pergamino getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Isaac Dolfos hit a great ball. Paulo Napier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Angel Vardarov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paulo Napier made a fantastic save in the 43rd minute, when Yani Popisakov sent off a good shot on target. Lyubcho Ruychev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isaac Millrick, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half Club Sports Pergamino were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Yani Popisakov to strike the kick off in the second half. Paulo Napier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angel Vardarov, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. After 54 played minutes VN Keleler got a freekick which was hit by Elenko Ikov. Grozdan Chapkúnov's late challenge caught a Club Sports Pergamino's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Grozdan Chapkúnov helped the player get up and apologised. 60 minutes into the match, Club Sports Pergamino's goal looked a bit too open when Sergey Munev came free, but Paulo Napier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 61st match minute, Club Sports Pergamino was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isaac Millrick to maneuver through the defense. Paulo Napier showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sergey Munev in the 63rd minute of the match. In the 66th match minute, VN Keleler was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexey Vekilski to maneuver through the defense. Lyubcho Ruychev was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 67th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Ubaldo Nisio. In the 68th minute the ball was on its way in behind VN Keleler's goalkeeper Lyubcho Ruychev, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Paulo Napier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yani Popisakov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Delmar Belmiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lyubcho Ruychev having to interfere. 90 minutes into the match, Delmar Belmiro notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of VN Keleler's Lyubcho Ruychev. Lyubcho Ruychev was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Club Sports Pergamino's Delmar Belmiro got a good chance for a goal in the 96th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The Club Sports Pergamino supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Club Sports Pergamino would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.