U21 World League

Nova Stadium
Spectators: 7528 (Terracing: 5647, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Fonso Villagarcia kicked off to start the match. Santio Cabello fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chepe Velis having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fonso Villagarcia in the 7th minute of play forced Nova Soccer's goalkeeper Karim Sifi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Karim Sifi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dolfos Galdamez in the 8th minute of play. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Overal Peru's goalkeeper Chepe Velis, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Overal Peru booed when Nova Soccer was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lucian Gamez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Chepe Velis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Santio Cabello in the 17th minute of the match. In the 20th minute Fonso Villagarcia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Karim Sifi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 22 minutes into the game, Dolfos Galdamez cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Karim Sifi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Nova Soccer's Karim Sifi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andrew Barquerin in the 26th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Nova Soccer's Nemanja Vidic got a free kick in the 30th minute. In the 30th minute the ball was on its way in behind Nova Soccer's goalkeeper Karim Sifi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Overal Peru's goalkeeper Chepe Velis, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 37 minutes into the match, Nova Soccer's goal looked a bit too open when Fonso Villagarcia came free, but Karim Sifi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Santio Cabello recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Nova Soccer booed when Overal Peru was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gavino Nieves didn't get a good kick on the ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Santio Cabello made the kick off in the second half. When the match clock showed 51 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Santio Cabello sped through Overal Peru's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Chepe Velis. Karim Sifi made a fantastic save in the 55th minute, when Gavino Nieves sent off a good shot on target. 57 minutes into the game, Santio Cabello cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Chepe Velis was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ezequiel Cuervo's late challenge caught a Nova Soccer's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ezequiel Cuervo helped the player get up and apologised. Ezequiel Cuervo hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Santio Cabello in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Chepe Velis saved Overal Peru from getting behind. In the 70th minute, Inacio Caldevilla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Dolfos Galdamez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gavino Nieves's late challenge caught a Nova Soccer's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gavino Nieves helped the player get up and apologised. Inacio Caldevilla kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Santio Cabello struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Chepe Velis didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nova Soccer. In the 88th minute of the match, Andrew Barquerin tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Karim Sifi saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The supporters of Overal Peru booed when Nova Soccer was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Manuel Vargas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dolfos Galdamez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Nova Soccer support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.