U23 World League

CARLITOS BIANCHI
Spectators: 7536 (Terracing: 5653, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) Sergio Txurio started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After a rather tough play, El ABUELO FC's Serafin Eskuin got a free kick in the 3rd minute. After 4 played minutes Sundens BK got a freekick which was hit by Aquiles Eguen. An unexpectedly hard shot by Serafin Eskuin in the 6th minute of play forced Sundens BK's goalkeeper Wilhelm Säv to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 16th minute Sajeev Rajah shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Orlando Rudolfo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jan-Ove Lindmark kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aaron Dimas in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Wilhelm Säv saved Sundens BK from getting behind. Orlando Rudolfo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jago Ballesteros in the 30th minute of the match. In the 33rd minute, Jeronimo Cordarin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Walt Samuel charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Walt Samuel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 36th match minute, El ABUELO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Walt Samuel to maneuver through the defense. If Sajeev Rajah had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, Alberto Etxekopar managed to get in a good position for a shot. El ABUELO FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Alberto Etxekopar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wilhelm Säv breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jago Ballesteros to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sergio Txurio in the 51st minute of play forced Sundens BK's goalkeeper Wilhelm Säv to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Sergio Txurio fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored El ABUELO FC's protests and gave Sergio Txurio a yellow card for diving instead. Sergio Txurio kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Wilhelm Säv made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sergio Txurio in the 56th minute of play. In the 56th minute, Jeronimo Cordarin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 65 minutes, Daniel Wickander mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sundens BK and the El ABUELO FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Wilhelm Säv took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Serafin Eskuin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Serafin Eskuin during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Sundens BK booed when El ABUELO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Serafin Eskuin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Albert Gernberg hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. 78 minutes into the game, Aquiles Eguen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sundens BK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave El ABUELO FC the free kick. Aquiles Eguen kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Orlando Rudolfo made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Daniel Wickander sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sergio Txurio in the 84th minute of play forced Sundens BK's goalkeeper Wilhelm Säv to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 85 minutes into the match, El ABUELO FC's goalkeeper Orlando Rudolfo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Wickander. In the 86th minute, Daniel Wickander 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. Orlando Rudolfo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Sajeev Rajah showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 88 minute of play. 92 minutes into the game, Sergio Txurio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Wilhelm Säv was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Sundens BK were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.