U21 World League

Paso
Spectators: 7569 (Terracing: 5678, Seating: 1740, VIP seats: 151) Paso FC's Marcelo Tajo 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. The supporters of Paso FC booed when Sconvols United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carmine Gagliano didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 5th minute Biagio Tarantini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teodoro Lucero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alfredo Scafati made an important save on a dangerous shot by Donato Bladi in the 8th minute. Sconvols United's Alvaro Schirru managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Tomas Piearres in the 15 minute of the game. After some careless play in the Paso FC defense, Biagio Tarantini kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Teodoro Lucero. The Paso FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Teodoro Lucero should have stopped the shot. In the 21st minute Biagio Tarantini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teodoro Lucero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 23 minutes into the game, Paso FC's Elijo Marica nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alfredo Scafati made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Alfredo Scafati was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Elijo Marica showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-1 in the 25 minute of play. In the 41st minute, Marcelo Tajo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Paso FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 5-1. Donato Bladi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Alfredo Scafati made a huge save. Tan Marica kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 5-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Biagio Tarantini was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th minute, Zacarias Gau made a precise shot to the right of Alfredo Scafati. Sconvols United's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 7-1. 56 minutes into the match, Paso FC's Donato Bladi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alfredo Scafati narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 58 minutes into the match, Donato Bladi notched a goal, 8-1, to the right of Sconvols United's Alfredo Scafati. Alfredo Scafati was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcelo Tajo in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfredo Scafati prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alfredo Scafati came out of the goal in the 65th minute to try and stop a shot by Paso FC's Zacarias Gau. But to his dismay, Zacarias Gau quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 9-1. 69 minutes into the match, Sconvols United's goal looked a bit too open when Elijo Marica came free, but Alfredo Scafati reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 71st minute, Zacarias Gau ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alfredo Scafati was frozen by the shot and now it was 10-1. When Ciccio Stella fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sconvols United's protests and gave Ciccio Stella a yellow card for diving instead. Ciccio Stella hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. After 78 minutes, Biagio Tarantini mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sconvols United and the Paso FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Sconvols United's Biagio Tarantini got a free kick in the 78th minute. When Paso FC's Marcelo Tajo in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sconvols United's goalie prevented a goal. Alfredo Scafati made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcelo Tajo in the 85th minute of play. In the 94th minute Zacarias Gau shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alfredo Scafati saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.