U23 World League

José Dellagiovanna
Spectators: 7714 (Terracing: 5805, Seating: 1779, VIP seats: 130) Saverio Perpinya started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. A collision led to Tigre getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Juan Teofilio hit a great ball. After 9 played minutes Tigre got a freekick which was hit by Genaro Nataniel. Stefan Orlicki showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arturo Umbruso, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. In the 14th match minute, Tigre was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Saverio Perpinya to maneuver through the defense. 20 minutes into the match, Tigre's goal looked a bit too open when Filiberto Bero came free, but Stefan Orlicki reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 20th minute, Filiberto Bero ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Stefan Orlicki was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Stefan Orlicki showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Filiberto Bero, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. La Maquina 9-12-18's Felix Clis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saverio Perpinya in the 25th minute of play. Stefan Orlicki showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arturo Umbruso, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Rafael Nahia charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rafael Nahia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 32 played minutes La Maquina 9-12-18 got a freekick which was hit by Rafael Nahia. Saverio Perpinya received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Felix Clis came out and tried to block the shot, but Saverio Perpinya slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 35th minute. 42 minutes into the game, La Maquina 9-12-18's Filiberto Bero nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Stefan Orlicki made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gwyn Lawson in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Felix Clis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Filiberto Bero was the one to do the kick off. After having played for 54 minutes, Tobias Maju managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. La Maquina 9-12-18's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tobias Maju was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Saverio Perpinya received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Felix Clis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Filiberto Bero got free with Stefan Orlicki in the 61st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 63 minutes, Saverio Perpinya mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Tigre and the La Maquina 9-12-18 players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of La Maquina 9-12-18 booed when Tigre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Saverio Perpinya didn't get a good kick on the ball. Filiberto Bero could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Stefan Orlicki made a huge save. In the 68th minute, Arturo Umbruso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Tigre's Gwyn Lawson in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La Maquina 9-12-18's goalie prevented a goal. After 78 played minutes Tigre got a freekick which was hit by Gwyn Lawson. 88 minutes into the match, La Maquina 9-12-18's goal looked a bit too open when Saverio Perpinya came free, but Felix Clis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.