U23 World League

SALADILLO ARENA
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) Atletico Saladillo FC's Hector Ferrer 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. Atletico Saladillo FC's Isidoro Regis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Martin Hedlund in the 3rd minute of play. Marouane Kiefer recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some careless play in the Atletico Saladillo FC defense, Alfons Delin kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Isidoro Regis. The Atletico Saladillo FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Isidoro Regis should have stopped the shot. Atletico Saladillo FC's Isidoro Regis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kenneth Wallander in the 15th minute of play. Olle Tunander made a fantastic save in the 18th minute, when Hector Ferrer sent off a good shot on target. After 19 played minutes Atletico Saladillo FC got a freekick which was hit by Lorenzo Aires. Isidoro Regis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alfons Delin, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Isidoro Regis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jerry Fristedt in the 24th minute of the match. Atletico Saladillo FC's Isidoro Regis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marouane Kiefer in the 27th minute of play. Isidoro Regis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marouane Kiefer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 31 minutes into the game, one of VfL Wolfsburg:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Marouane Kiefer might have been able to make a better finish in the 36th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Isidoro Regis. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Marouane Kiefer ran back to his position shaking his head. Benedicto Maidana hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Olle Tunander took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Alonso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Olle Tunander showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernardino Frisco in the 40th minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Jerry Fristedt stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Through an outstanding action, after 51 minutes, Isidoro Regis successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 52 minutes into the match, Atletico Saladillo FC's goalkeeper Isidoro Regis had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jerry Fristedt. Benedicto Maidana hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. In the 55th minute of the match Alfons Delin shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Isidoro Regis showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. VfL Wolfsburg's Olle Tunander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hector Ferrer in the 62nd minute of play. After 62 played minutes VfL Wolfsburg got a freekick which was hit by Alfons Delin. VfL Wolfsburg's Olle Tunander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Alonso in the 64th minute of play. Atletico Saladillo FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Cristian Alonso in the 65th minute. Cristian Alonso made a great header on Atletico Saladillo FC's corner, it was just that VfL Wolfsburg's Olle Tunander managed to reach the ball for a save. The supporters of VfL Wolfsburg booed when Atletico Saladillo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benedicto Maidana didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Alonso in the 70th minute of play forced VfL Wolfsburg's goalkeeper Olle Tunander to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Benedicto Maidana was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 72 minutes into the match. In the 72nd minute, one of Atletico Saladillo FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Atletico Saladillo FC. Martin Hedlund placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! The audience thought a goal was coming when Marouane Kiefer got free with Isidoro Regis in the 77th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 80th match minute, VfL Wolfsburg was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alfons Delin to maneuver through the defense. When Alfons Delin fell near the penalty area in the 85th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored VfL Wolfsburg's protests and gave Alfons Delin a yellow card for diving instead. Alfons Delin hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. In the 87th minute, Marouane Kiefer left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The VfL Wolfsburg fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-3. Isidoro Regis made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marouane Kiefer in the 90th minute. Atletico Saladillo FC's Isidoro Regis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Martin Hedlund in the 94th minute of play. In the 96th minute, Lorenzo Aires hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Isidoro Regis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jerry Fristedt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched VfL Wolfsburg eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.