U23 World League

Juan Román Riquelme
Spectators: 7774 (Terracing: 5831, Seating: 1788, VIP seats: 155) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Alonzo Rito got the match started through his kick off. In the 8th minute, Daniel Bilos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ander Vooro, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. In the 15thth minute of the game Romulo Gaufred who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Urko FC's Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Romulo Gaufred in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tom Nuut's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. 21 minutes had been played when some careless play by Urko FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Julius Kree was slow to take the kick. During this time Fc Meremõisa's players had a chance to rest. 22 minutes into the match, Urko FC's goal looked a bit too open when Romulo Gaufred came free, but Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Urko FC's Leon Manny got a free kick in the 25th minute. After having played for 26 minutes, Ander Vooro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Fc Meremõisa's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ander Vooro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 27th match minute, Fc Meremõisa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tom Nuut to maneuver through the defense. In the 28th minute of the match Leon Manny shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vahur Aav showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Vahur Aav made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alonzo Rito in the 36th minute of play. The Urko FC fans' excitement grew in the 40th match minute when Urko FC's Fulgencio Teofilio 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 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Romulo Gaufred made a kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Ander Vooro cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Rodrigo-Nicolas Massó was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Vahur Aav made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alonzo Rito in the 63rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Bilos in the 66th minute of play forced Fc Meremõisa's goalkeeper Vahur Aav to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fc Meremõisa made a substitution. Vambola Kalm replaced Reino Niidu. A collision led to Fc Meremõisa getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Ander Vooro hit a great ball. In the 73rd minute of the match Leon Manny sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vahur Aav skillfully saved the ball. Vahur Aav made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fulgencio Teofilio in the 80th minute of play. Vahur Aav took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fulgencio Teofilio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Fc Meremõisa supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Fc Meremõisa would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.