U23 World League

Pedro Bidegain
Spectators: 7702 (Terracing: 5778, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) The supporters of San Lorenzo 11 booed when Vlashers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marius Levința didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marius Levința sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Aurelio Astudillo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marius Levința in the 11th minute of play. After 12 minutes San Lorenzo 11's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Romeo Giurăscu who took care of the corner kick. Petrică Dragu took the ball and in the 14 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Aurelio Astudillo. Aurelio Astudillo 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. 20 minutes into the match, San Lorenzo 11's goal looked a bit too open when Trayko Mendov came free, but Aurelio Astudillo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 21 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Vlashers's Trayko Mendov fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Trayko Mendov in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aurelio Astudillo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marius Levința in the 22nd minute of play forced San Lorenzo 11's goalkeeper Aurelio Astudillo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Claudio Bucciarelli came free with the goalkeeper in the 27th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Horea Afloroaiei could save by the left post. Claudio Bucciarelli came free with the goalkeeper in the 27th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Horea Afloroaiei could save by the left post. Claudio Bucciarelli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 34th minute Marius Levința shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aurelio Astudillo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 34th minute Marius Levința shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aurelio Astudillo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 39 minutes into the match, Vlashers's goalkeeper Horea Afloroaiei had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Claudio Bucciarelli. Petrică Dragu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Aurelio Astudillo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Aurelio Astudillo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucky Luciano, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Trayko Mendov was the one to do the kick off. Vlashers's Horea Afloroaiei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jairo Astigar in the 57th minute of play. After a rather tough play, San Lorenzo 11's Anastasio Rufo got a free kick in the 59th minute. Lázaro Txilar hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Romeo Giurăscu struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Aurelio Astudillo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Vlashers. With a little luck, San Lorenzo 11's Aurelio Astudillo got control of the ball when Marius Levința tried to sneak it across the goal line. Aurelio Astudillo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Trayko Mendov in the 66th minute of the match. A collision led to San Lorenzo 11 getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Gualterio Aragones hit a great ball. Aurelio Astudillo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Trayko Mendov, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. 68 minutes into the game, Trayko Mendov cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Aurelio Astudillo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. A hard shot 70 in the game by Petrică Dragu from a close distance when the talented Aurelio Astudillo managed to make a qualified save. San Lorenzo 11's players were relieved. Aurelio Astudillo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Petrică Dragu in the 72nd minute of play. Vlashers's Horea Afloroaiei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Claudio Bucciarelli in the 77th minute of play. Horea Afloroaiei showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jairo Astigar in the 79th minute of the match. Genaro Palben was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 85 minutes into the match. In the 88th minute San Lorenzo 11 were awarded a corner. Lázaro Txilar went to the cornerflag to take it. Dinu Moșanu tried to clear up in front of the goal, but didn't succeed and rather the ball rolled into the own goal to the right of a despaired Horea Afloroaiei. An unnecessary self made goal, 1-2 in the 88th minute.