U23 World League

Rey de Copas
Spectators: 7707 (Terracing: 5782, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) Nilton da Rocha started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Tostão Varela made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Rodolfo Enaut sent off a good shot on target. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mochila FC's goalkeeper Tostão Varela, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Tadeo Asier's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tostão Varela read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. After 16 minutes Mochila FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Eugenio Peio who took care of the corner kick. C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ's Eugenio Peio was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Tostão Varela in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Rodolfo Enaut could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Tostão Varela made a huge save. The supporters of Mochila FC booed when C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aristides Lano didn't get a good kick on the ball. With his leg Tostão Varela managed to avoid a goal in the 21stth minute, when C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ's Rodolfo Enaut fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Nemesio Ricart made in the 23rd minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Esteban Leizarraga however managed to control. A collision led to C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Nemesio Ricart hit a great ball. 37 minutes in the game, Tadeo Asier dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tadeo Asier to make the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nilton da Rocha got free with Silvio Benino in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 53rd minute, Nemesio Ricart hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 54 minutes into the game, Sidney Vander was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mochila FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ the free kick. Sidney Vander kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. In the 57thth minute of the game Tadeo Asier who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mochila FC's Tostão Varela was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 57thth minute of the game Tadeo Asier who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mochila FC's Tostão Varela was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Tostão Varela made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tadeo Asier in the 66th minute of play. After 68 minutes Mochila FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Eugenio Peio who took care of the corner kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tadeo Asier in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tostão Varela saved Mochila FC from getting behind. Ferhan Yörük sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A throw-in in the 82nd minute of the game was made by Nemesio Ricart with Esteban Leizarraga as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. In the 86th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mochila FC's goalkeeper Tostão Varela, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Gernando Nunes charged in rather forcefully in the 92nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gernando Nunes the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Gernando Nunes hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. After 93 minutes, Arnoldo Garin made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. Mochila FC's Tostão Varela tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. For all the effort they put into the match, the Mochila FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ.