U23 World League

La Polvera de Boca
Spectators: 7561 (Terracing: 5672, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 151) Leandro Ofelio started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. When Temperley's Marciano Ishmael in 5 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Filiberto Fidele guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Anibal Egoitz hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. 15 minutes into the match, Leandro Ofelio dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Hector Casse, 1-0. 21 minutes into the match, Temperley's goal looked a bit too open when Gerardo Oalo came free, but Hector Casse reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 25thth minute of the game Leandro Ofelio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Temperley's Hector Casse was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Timoteo Fernandes hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. When Temperley's Romeo Matthew in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye El Retorno de Palermo's goalie prevented a goal. After 34 played minutes El Retorno de Palermo got a freekick which was hit by Guillermo Espiridion. After a rather tough play, El Retorno de Palermo's Astor Huly got a free kick in the 42nd minute. 44 minutes into the match, El Retorno de Palermo's goal looked a bit too open when Romeo Matthew came free, but Filiberto Fidele reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Romeo Matthew scored 1-1 in the 46th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Filiberto Fidele, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Romeo Matthew made a kick off. 54 minutes into the match, Temperley's goal looked a bit too open when Leandro Ofelio came free, but Hector Casse reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to El Retorno de Palermo getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Omar Canor hit a great ball. Filiberto Fidele stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Romeo Matthew's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 66 minutes, Filiberto Fidele successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 70th match minute, Temperley was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Donato Rosario to maneuver through the defense. Gerardo Oalo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hector Casse having to interfere. Leandro Ofelio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Hector Casse tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Temperley getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Donato Rosario hit a great ball. Ricardo Elia's late challenge caught a El Retorno de Palermo's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ricardo Elia helped the player get up and apologised. After 76 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Temperley! The referee gave El Retorno de Palermo a penalty, 77 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Aaron Cebo, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Temperley's Hector Casse. 2-1. 82 minutes into the match, Leandro Ofelio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Hector Casse. Temperley's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Leandro Ofelio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Guillermo Espiridion's late challenge caught a Temperley's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Guillermo Espiridion helped the player get up and apologised. In the 91st minute, Guillermo Espiridion hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Temperley:s Hector Casse showed great skill when he stopped Aaron Cebo:s penalty. 99 minutes into the match, Aaron Cebo notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of Temperley's Hector Casse. Hector Casse was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. For all the effort they put into the match, the Temperley players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for El Retorno de Palermo.