U23 World League

Javier Milei
Spectators: 7668 (Terracing: 5751, Seating: 1764, VIP seats: 153) Liberland's Herminio Ignado 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. In the 4th minute, Marcos Llope hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Carmelo Hurko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joaquim Pereta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Florin Quelia didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Herminio Ignado went, in the 10th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. The audience thought a goal was coming when Herminio Ignado got free with Florin Quelia in the 19th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dominguez Guitian kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. Carmelo Hurko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joaquim Pereta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edilberto Babiano was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. In the 30th match minute, Golden Dragón F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaitano Reza to maneuver through the defense. Carmelo Hurko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rius Elvira in the 35th minute of play. In the 37th minute, Joaquim Pereta got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Carmelo Hurko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joaquim Pereta in the 39th minute of the match. Golden Dragón F.C were awarded a corner in the 44th minute after Liberland's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joaquim Pereta took the corner. The corner ended in Gaitano Reza almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Liberland's Carmelo Hurko did a great save. After 47 minutes, Dominguez Guitian mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Golden Dragón F.C and the Liberland players grew even worse after the yellow card. Golden Dragón F.C's Eron Sanez was substituted for Inacio Andres. After 49 played minutes Golden Dragón F.C got a freekick which was hit by Dominguez Guitian. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Eron Sanez made a kick off. In the 58th minute, Gaston Iyan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Golden Dragón F.C's Paskal Panguision got a free kick in the 59th minute. 61 minutes into the match, Liberland's goalkeeper Carmelo Hurko had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Joaquim Pereta. Florin Quelia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rafael Erramun in the 64th minute of play. Florin Quelia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pastor Rutenio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tobias Flor charged in rather forcefully in the 67th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tobias Flor the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Golden Dragón F.C booed when Liberland was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tobias Flor didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Liberland's Carmelo Hurko got control of the ball when Joaquim Pereta tried to sneak it across the goal line. Carmelo Hurko made a fantastic save in the 71st minute, when Eron Sanez sent off a good shot on target. Florin Quelia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafael Erramun in the 73rd minute of the match. Carmelo Hurko was a little too slow when Joaquim Pereta got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 78th minute. The score was now 1-1. Carmelo Hurko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paskal Panguision, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. 90 minutes into the match, Liberland's goalkeeper Carmelo Hurko had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Joaquim Pereta. The crowd rose to their feet as Golden Dragón F.C's Joaquim Pereta slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Carmelo Hurko. That made the score 1-2 after 90 minutes of play. When Jacindo Torquemada came up free with the goalie in the 94th minute, the Golden Dragón F.C 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 Jacindo Torquemada couldn't finish the play. Eron Sanez did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-3 to the left of a surprised Carmelo Hurko 96 minutes into the match. Golden Dragón F.C's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.