U23 World League

Estadio Galaxy
Spectators: 7669 (Terracing: 5752, Seating: 1764, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Conrado Nicholas kicked off to start the match. The supporters of Galácticos del Pueblo booed when Alijilán returns was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Faustino Madera didn't get a good kick on the ball. 7 minutes into the game, Zacarias Lehior recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Lino Naelio. Zacarias Lehior showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Lino Naelio was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Omar Criston showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-0 in the 11 minute of play. After a rather tough play, Alijilán returns's Rolando Olayo got a free kick in the 17th minute. Lino Naelio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zacarias Lehior, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 23rd minute of the match Rolando Olayo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jonas Urdin skillfully saved the ball. In the 25th minute Leandro Garate shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonas Urdin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lino Naelio made a fantastic save in the 33rd minute, when Zacarias Lehior sent off a good shot on target. In the 38th minute Leandro Garate shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonas Urdin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 41st play minute Omar Criston came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Lino Naelio. 5-0. 46 minutes into the game, Leandro Garate cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-1. Jonas Urdin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 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.

52 minutes into the match, Galácticos del Pueblo's goalkeeper Jonas Urdin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jimeno Seme. 54 minutes into the match, Omar Criston had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lino Naelio. Alijilán returns's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Omar Criston was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-1. 57 minutes into the game, Omar Criston cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 7-1. Lino Naelio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Lino Naelio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zacarias Lehior in the 60th minute of the match. Lino Naelio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zacarias Lehior, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 66th minute, Conrado Nicholas left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Galácticos del Pueblo fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 8-1. Jonas Urdin was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Jimeno Seme showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 8-2 in the 74 minute of play. Jonas Urdin made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Americo Cefero sent off a good shot on target. 79 minutes into the match, Alijilán returns's goal looked a bit too open when Zacarias Lehior came free, but Lino Naelio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Alijilán returns getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Cesar Ibanez hit a great ball. After 81 played minutes Galácticos del Pueblo got a freekick which was hit by Daniel Cepeda. Jonas Urdin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jimeno Seme in the 84th minute of play. 90 minutes into the game, one of Alijilán returns:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Conrado Nicholas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Galácticos del Pueblo's supporters rose to their feet, but Conrado Nicholas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lino Naelio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Galácticos del Pueblo walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.