U23 World League

Sarkhouh Stadium
Spectators: 7709 (Terracing: 5783, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Epifanio Clementi got the match started through his kick off. In the 6th match minute, Salmiyah Power was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cheb El Ouafi to maneuver through the defense. Jussef Ben Mami showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Saturnin Villabol, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. 14 minutes into the match, Intimos de Reynoso's goal looked a bit too open when Munir Abdallah came free, but Milio Cuero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 16th minute, Cheb El Ouafi reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Milio Cuero. The goal made the score 1-0. A collision led to Intimos de Reynoso getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Gartzen Braña hit a great ball. Salmiyah Power's Jussef Ben Mami played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Taio Lereira in the 25th minute of play. When Intimos de Reynoso's Erez Marica in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Salmiyah Power's goalie prevented a goal. Intimos de Reynoso's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Vedillo Legarda in the 29th minute. After 33 played minutes Salmiyah Power got a freekick which was hit by Epifanio Clementi. Gartzen Braña was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 37 minutes into the match. 36 minutes into the game, one of Intimos de Reynoso:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Epifanio Clementi hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. 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 3-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Saturnin Villabol to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Noureddine Adjani hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 57th minute, Munir Abdallah ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Milio Cuero was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-0. Milio Cuero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Munir Abdallah in the 62nd minute of play. 65 minutes into the match, Intimos de Reynoso's goal looked a bit too open when Munir Abdallah came free, but Milio Cuero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Intimos de Reynoso's Milio Cuero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Munir Abdallah in the 66th minute of play. Saturnin Villabol fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jussef Ben Mami having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Intimos de Reynoso's Galeno Ojeda got a free kick in the 74th minute. Milio Cuero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Epifanio Clementi in the 75th minute of play. After 77 minutes Intimos de Reynoso's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Soltani Mami who took care of the corner kick. Soltani Mami made a great header on Salmiyah Power's corner, it was just that Intimos de Reynoso's Milio Cuero managed to reach the ball for a save. Erez Marica hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Epifanio Clementi in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Milio Cuero saved Intimos de Reynoso from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Salmiyah Power's Noureddine Adjani got a free kick in the 92nd minute. 95 minutes into the game, Vedillo Legarda was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Intimos de Reynoso's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Salmiyah Power the free kick. Milio Cuero had in the 96thth minute some difficulties stopping Soltani Mami's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. When the referee ended the match the Salmiyah Power players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.