U23 World League

República de Italia
Spectators: 7679 (Terracing: 5760, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Chu Tasso got the match started through his kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Chu Tasso in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rafael Martino saved Club Sportivo Italiano from getting behind. Rafael Martino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chu Tasso in the 10th minute of play. The supporters of Tasso FC booed when Club Sportivo Italiano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amadeo Oxel didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chu Tasso in the 12th minute of play forced Club Sportivo Italiano's goalkeeper Rafael Martino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Tasso FC's Isaio Cobarrubias got a free kick in the 18th minute. In the 22nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Club Sportivo Italiano's goalkeeper Rafael Martino, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Chu Tasso took the ball and in the 24 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rafael Martino. Rafael Martino dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Monte Lobato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jesus Frichoso in the 27th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chu Tasso in the 30th minute of play forced Club Sportivo Italiano's goalkeeper Rafael Martino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Justo Romo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 32nd minute of the match, but Monte Lobato made a huge save. In the 33rd match minute, Club Sportivo Italiano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amadeo Oxel to maneuver through the defense. Rafael Martino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chu Tasso in the 36th minute of play. Elvio Machado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Monte Lobato having to interfere. In the 46th minute, Leon Egun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 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 home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jesus Frichoso was the one to do the kick off. Tasso FC's Monte Lobato played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jesus Frichoso in the 58th minute of play. Chu Tasso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Rafael Martino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Chu Tasso managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tasso FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Chu Tasso was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rafael Martino breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 70 minutes into the match, Club Sportivo Italiano's goal looked a bit too open when Chu Tasso came free, but Rafael Martino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chu Tasso blasted a shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Rafael Martino having to make a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Justo Romo in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Monte Lobato saved Tasso FC from getting behind. After 73 minutes, Justo Romo made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. Tasso FC's Monte Lobato tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Jesus Frichoso fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Monte Lobato having to interfere. In the 79th minute, Shen Yi Zhen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Tasso FC booed when Club Sportivo Italiano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Shen Yi Zhen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rafael Martino made an important save on a dangerous shot by Richard Dawkins in the 86th minute. In the 86th minute, Tasso FC's Richard Dawkins ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Rafael Martino. Rafael Martino yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-2. Sebastián Coates's late challenge caught a Club Sportivo Italiano's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sebastián Coates helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Club Sportivo Italiano booed when Tasso FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sebastián Coates didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Club Sportivo Italiano's Shen Yi Zhen got a free kick in the 95th minute.