U23 World League

República de Italia
Spectators: 7671 (Terracing: 5754, Seating: 1764, VIP seats: 153) Rafael Martino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Riquelme, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Juan Riquelme blasted a shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Rafael Martino having to make a save. Rafael Martino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juan Riquelme in the 7th minute of play. After 8 minutes, Americo Berbiz mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Manantiales Fc and the Club Sportivo Italiano players grew even worse after the yellow card. Americo Berbiz kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. In the 10th minute, Manantiales Fc's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Justo Romo fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Juan Riquelme in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rafael Martino prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 21st minute Juan Riquelme shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rafael Martino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Club Sportivo Italiano's Rafael Martino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Juan Riquelme in the 23rd minute of play. Rodolfo Mantzio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jesus Frichoso in the 26th minute of the match. Club Sportivo Italiano's Rafael Martino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saturnino Curcio in the 29th minute of play. After 32 played minutes Manantiales Fc got a freekick which was hit by Honorio Pierres. Rodolfo Mantzio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jesus Frichoso, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Rodolfo Mantzio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jesus Frichoso in the 33rd minute of play. In the 38th minute, Jesus Frichoso left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Club Sportivo Italiano fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. In the 44th match minute, Manantiales Fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aaron Anselmino to maneuver through the defense. In the 45th minute, Club Sportivo Italiano's Justo Romo ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Rodolfo Mantzio. Rodolfo Mantzio yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0.

Rafael Martino made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Juan Riquelme sent off a good shot on target. 54 minutes had been played when some careless play by Club Sportivo Italiano's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Juan Riquelme was slow to take the kick. During this time Manantiales Fc's players had a chance to rest. Shen Yi Zhen kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Manantiales Fc made a substitution. Victorio Mancio replaced Honorio Pierres. A collision led to Club Sportivo Italiano getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Shen Yi Zhen hit a great ball. In the 70th minute Jesus Frichoso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodolfo Mantzio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rodolfo Mantzio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Justo Romo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpected shot in the 75th minute by Juan Riquelme got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. With his leg Rafael Martino managed to avoid a goal in the 75thth minute, when Manantiales Fc's Juan Riquelme fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Rafael Martino made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when Saturnino Curcio sent off a good shot on target. Club Sportivo Italiano's defense didn't have a chance, in the 83rd minute, when Juan Riquelme scored to the left of an out of position Rafael Martino, making the score, 3-2. After a rather tough play, Club Sportivo Italiano's Elvio Machado got a free kick in the 86th minute. 86 minutes into the match, Club Sportivo Italiano's goalkeeper Rafael Martino had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Juan Riquelme. The crowd rose to their feet as Juan Riquelme kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Rafael Martino. That made the score 3-3 in the 87 minute of play. After having played for 91 minutes, Juan Riquelme managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Manantiales Fc's supporters crossed their fingers, but Juan Riquelme was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 94 minutes into the match, Juan Riquelme notched a goal, 3-4, to the right of Club Sportivo Italiano's Rafael Martino. Rafael Martino was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The Manantiales Fc supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Manantiales Fc would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.