U23 World League

Estadio Malvinas Arg
Spectators: 7806 (Terracing: 5850, Seating: 1800, VIP seats: 156) Islas FC's Eustacio Inko 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. With a little luck, SAPI FC's Anak Habib got control of the ball when Benedicto Tonete tried to sneak it across the goal line. Islas FC's Vicente Ipar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bawang Merah in the 15th minute of play. Vicente Ipar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bawang Merah in the 18th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Islas FC defense, Bawang Merah kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Vicente Ipar. The Islas FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Vicente Ipar should have stopped the shot. Eustacio Inkos short, quick shot in the 25thth minute got Anak Habib to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a rather tough play, SAPI FC's Anak Jamet got a free kick in the 25th minute. Vicente Ipar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bawang Merah, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. When SAPI FC's Bawang Merah in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Islas FC's goalie prevented a goal. Anak Habib made a fantastic save in the 31st minute, when Benedicto Tonete sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of SAPI FC booed when Islas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hermengildo Kiliz didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Adalberto Marquez came up free with the goalie in the 41st minute, the SAPI FC 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 Adalberto Marquez couldn't finish the play. SAPI FC's Anak Habib played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eustacio Inko in the 43rd minute of play. In the 43rd minute, Anak Jamet hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After taking down the ball on Islas FC's corner Benedicto Tonete fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Anak Habib quite easily take care of the ball. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bawang Merah to make the kick off. The Islas FC fans' excitement grew in the 51st match minute when Islas FC's Eustacio Inko 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 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Anak Habib showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eustacio Inko, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Anak Jamet's late challenge caught a Islas FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Anak Jamet helped the player get up and apologised. Anak Jamet kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. SAPI FC's Anak Habib played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eustacio Inko in the 67th minute of play. Aristides Ubendu struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Anak Habib didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Islas FC. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zhou Cheng Chen got free with Vicente Ipar in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 81st match minute, Islas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aristides Ubendu to maneuver through the defense. In the 95th minute the ball was on its way in behind SAPI FC's goalkeeper Anak Habib, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Islas FC had won after a very even match.