U21 World League

ALICO ARENA
Spectators: 7560 (Terracing: 5671, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 151) RompePiernas FC's Cuca Trap 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 3rd minute, RompePiernas FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Gordon Nazario fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After having played for 15 minutes, Higinio Manni managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. RompePiernas FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Higinio Manni was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Lucio Geofredo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cuca Trap in the 17th minute of play. Saverio Quiroga charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Saverio Quiroga the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 18th minute, Saverio Quiroga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gordon Nazario received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jose Moise came out and tried to block the shot, but Gordon Nazario slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 24th minute. Jose Moise stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fabio Jerico's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fabio Jerico in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jose Moise prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 29th minute, Gordon Nazario left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Florida Gulf Coast fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. Gordon Nazario blasted a shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jose Moise having to make a save. 36 minutes into the match, Gordon Nazario notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of RompePiernas FC's Jose Moise. Jose Moise was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 39th match minute, RompePiernas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cuca Trap to maneuver through the defense. 42 minutes into the game, RompePiernas FC's Cuca Trap nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lucio Geofredo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The wind increased when Gordon Nazario made the kick off in the second half. Cuca Trap charged in rather forcefully in the 55th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cuca Trap the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Cuca Trap hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet as RompePiernas FC's Higinio Manni slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Lucio Geofredo. That made the score 4-2 after 60 minutes of play. RompePiernas FC's Jose Moise played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Flavio Lauren in the 69th minute of play. When Florida Gulf Coast's Gordon Nazario in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye RompePiernas FC's goalie prevented a goal. RompePiernas FC's Cuca Trap got his second yellow card of the match in the 83rd minute. The referee ordered Cuca Trap off the ground. Cuca Trap hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. If Gordon Nazario had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. RompePiernas FC's Jose Moise played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabio Jerico in the 88th minute of play. Gordon Nazario sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, RompePiernas FC's Higinio Manni got a free kick in the 96th minute. There was no doubt that Florida Gulf Coast were the better team. Florida Gulf Coast's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.