U23 World League

Saddledome Stadium
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Norbert Garland made the kick off which started today's match. Gustaw Debowy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Norbert Garland, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Ian Bueno's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Margarito Santana was relentless in the 7th minute of the game. The IsioSamuel Jrs F.C. fans' excitement grew in the 7th match minute when IsioSamuel Jrs F.C.'s Ian Bueno looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Norbert Garland could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Gustaw Debowy made a huge save. In the 23rd minute Ian Bueno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Margarito Santana saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Norbert Garland's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gustaw Debowy was relentless in the 25th minute of the game. In the 27th minute, Ambrose Keen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 28 minutes into the match, Flames FC's goal looked a bit too open when Guga Gaúcho came free, but Margarito Santana reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. IsioSamuel Jrs F.C.'s Gustaw Debowy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Horace Vaughn in the 29th minute of play. In the 33rdth minute of the game Ian Bueno who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Flames FC's Margarito Santana was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Berry Corley hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Margarito Santana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sérgio Grandi in the 36th minute of play. Orval Crow kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. In the 47thth minute of the game Ian Bueno who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Flames FC's Margarito Santana was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ian Bueno was the one to do the kick off. After a rather tough play, IsioSamuel Jrs F.C.'s Guga Gaúcho got a free kick in the 53rd minute. In the 57th minute, Ian Bueno got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Ambrose Keen kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Ian Bueno in the 64thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Margarito Santana, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Berry Corley's late challenge caught a IsioSamuel Jrs F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Berry Corley helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of IsioSamuel Jrs F.C. booed when Flames FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Berry Corley didn't get a good kick on the ball. IsioSamuel Jrs F.C.'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Guga Gaúcho in the 72nd minute. After taking down the ball on IsioSamuel Jrs F.C.'s corner Guga Gaúcho fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Margarito Santana quite easily take care of the ball. 76 minutes into the match, Flames FC's goalkeeper Margarito Santana had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rafa Bastos. In the 84th minute Norbert Garland shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gustaw Debowy saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Micheal Burnham hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. After 91 played minutes Flames FC got a freekick which was hit by Chase Hale. 94 minutes into the match, Flames FC's goal looked a bit too open when Pinto Graudin came free, but Margarito Santana reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 96 minutes had been played when some careless play by Flames FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Guga Gaúcho was slow to take the kick. During this time IsioSamuel Jrs F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on IsioSamuel Jrs F.C.'s corner Camillo Di Berardino fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Margarito Santana quite easily take care of the ball. IsioSamuel Jrs F.C.'s supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.