U23 World League

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Spectators: 8368 (Terracing: 6300, Seating: 1900, VIP seats: 168) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Zacarias Umea made the kick off which started today's match. Falconara Albanese's Narciso Jacob quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Victor Chus, made in the 3rd minute of the game. Osvaldo Vergaray showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zacarias Umea, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Expresso Ranelagh's Pablo Lohitzun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Modesto Socorro in the 9th minute of play. Modesto Socorro scored 0-1 in the 13th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Pablo Lohitzun, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 26 minutes into the game, Falconara Albanese's Modesto Socorro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pablo Lohitzun made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. 31 minutes into the game, Márcio Lago recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Osvaldo Vergaray. Márcio Lago showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. Falconara Albanese's Osvaldo Vergaray played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Márcio Lago in the 33rd minute of play. In the 36th minute Modesto Socorro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pablo Lohitzun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Falconara Albanese booed when Expresso Ranelagh was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Márcio Lago didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pablo Lohitzun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Modesto Socorro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pablo Lohitzun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Modesto Socorro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 40th minute Domingos Sagrario shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pablo Lohitzun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 44 minutes into the match, Falconara Albanese's goal looked a bit too open when Márcio Lago came free, but Osvaldo Vergaray reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Casimiro Txomin made a kick off. Falconara Albanese's Domingos Sagrario was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Pablo Lohitzun in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 58th minute Márcio Lago shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Osvaldo Vergaray saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Osvaldo Vergaray showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Márcio Lago in the 63rd minute of the match. Hipolito Mannie hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Falconara Albanese made a substitution. Pablo Vegetti replaced Modesto Socorro. Falconara Albanese's Ricardo Tab was substituted for Casimiro Txomin. After 69 played minutes Expresso Ranelagh got a freekick which was hit by Hipolito Mannie. After 69 played minutes Falconara Albanese got a freekick which was hit by Ricardo Tab. In the 73rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Falconara Albanese's goalkeeper Osvaldo Vergaray, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Expresso Ranelagh made a substitution. Honorato Chap replaced Victor de Souza. Expresso Ranelagh's Arif Tugay Alkın was substituted for Zacarias Umea. In the 76th minute of the match Expresso Ranelagh got a corner. Falconara Albanese's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Valentino Rosas ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Valentino Rosas almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Falconara Albanese's Osvaldo Vergaray did a great save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arif Tugay Alkın in the 83rd minute of play forced Falconara Albanese's goalkeeper Osvaldo Vergaray to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 90th minute Pablo Vegetti shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pablo Lohitzun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 91st match minute, Falconara Albanese was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yu Zheng Li to maneuver through the defense. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.