U23 World League

Diamond Parck
Spectators: 7869 (Terracing: 5903, Seating: 1810, VIP seats: 156) Caballeritos del Baile's Jairo Deunoro 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jairo Deunoro in the 5th minute of play forced Club 23's goalkeeper Sören Malmberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Caballeritos del Baile were awarded a corner in the 7th minute after Club 23's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Elvio Larpe took the corner. In the 9th minute, Bogdan Bogdanović reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Rodrigo Pes. The goal made the score 1-0. A collision led to Caballeritos del Baile getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Arnulfo Txanton hit a great ball. Cássio Dracena came free with the goalkeeper in the 20th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Rodrigo Pes could save by the left post. In the 20th minute, Cássio Dracena reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Rodrigo Pes. The goal made the score 2-0. Jairo Deunoro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jairo Deunoro in the 26th minute of play forced Club 23's goalkeeper Sören Malmberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Club 23 booed when Caballeritos del Baile was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elvio Larpe didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the Caballeritos del Baile defense, Cássio Dracena kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rodrigo Pes. The Caballeritos del Baile fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rodrigo Pes should have stopped the shot. When Jairo Deunoro came up free with the goalie in the 36th minute, the Caballeritos del Baile fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jairo Deunoro couldn't finish the play. When Caballeritos del Baile's Jairo Deunoro in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club 23's goalie prevented a goal. Caballeritos del Baile's Rodrigo Pes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bogdan Bogdanović in the 42nd minute of play. Rodrigo Pes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bogdan Bogdanović in the 43rd minute of the match. Bogdan Bogdanović received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Rodrigo Pes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jairo Deunoro in the 47th minute of play forced Club 23's goalkeeper Sören Malmberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

In the 51st minute, Bogdan Bogdanović hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cássio Dracena took the ball and in the 60 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rodrigo Pes. Rodrigo Pes dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. 70 minutes into the game, Bogdan Bogdanović cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-0. Rodrigo Pes was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 79thth minute of the game Jairo Deunoro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Club 23's Sören Malmberg was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 80th match minute, Caballeritos del Baile was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Agustin Ilixo to maneuver through the defense. 81 minutes into the game, Elvio Larpe was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Caballeritos del Baile's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Club 23 the free kick. Elvio Larpe hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. 83 minutes into the match, Caballeritos del Baile's goal looked a bit too open when Druțu Pavel came free, but Rodrigo Pes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 89th minute of the game Emil Rasialdo made a throw-in which Agustin Ilixo played forward. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Club 23 had won after a very even match.