U23 World League

Vecindad del Chavo
Spectators: 7705 (Terracing: 5780, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Bernardo Rik took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Hurboc's Santos Hotz got a free kick in the 5th minute. Jeremias Linhares shot from long distance after 5 played minutes, a shot that Anier Peruxu with certain difficulty stopped from going in under the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernardo Rik in the 14th minute of play forced Jumeuc Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Carlos Leclerc to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Hurboc getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Santos Hotz hit a great ball. Hurboc's Anier Peruxu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Francisco da Cunha in the 16th minute of play. Hamilton Luis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 20th minute Hamilton Luis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anier Peruxu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Carlos Leclerc made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bernardo Rik in the 24th minute. After 27 played minutes Jumeuc Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Tadeu Prestes. After a defensive mix-up in Hurboc's zone, Hamilton Luis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anier Peruxu came out of the goal and Hamilton Luis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hamilton Luis in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anier Peruxu saved Hurboc from getting behind. 47 minutes into the match, Hurboc's goal looked a bit too open when Hamilton Luis came free, but Anier Peruxu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Francisco da Cunha made a kick off. Santos Hotz hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. After having played for 53 minutes, Jeremias Linhares managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jumeuc Futebol Clube's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jeremias Linhares was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Hurboc were furious when Werner van Dam was red carded, 54 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 55 played minutes Hurboc got a freekick which was hit by Werner van Dam. Jumeuc Futebol Clube's Jeremias Linhares got a good chance for a goal in the 56th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ignacio Fliz kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Jeremias Linhares took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 58th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Anier Peruxu. Hurboc's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The Hurboc fans' excitement grew in the 62nd match minute when Hurboc's Bernardo Rik 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 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 67th minute Hamilton Luis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anier Peruxu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 79 minutes into the game, Hurboc's Bernardo Rik nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Carlos Leclerc made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. 84 minutes into the game, Hamilton Luis recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Anier Peruxu. Hamilton Luis showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-1. Francisco da Cunha took the ball and in the 94 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Anier Peruxu. Anier Peruxu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-2.