U23 World League

El Monumental
Spectators: 7469 (Terracing: 5603, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Marcel Abreu made the kick off which started today's match. After a rather tough play, S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Ivo Mello got a free kick in the 2nd minute. Emilio Tello was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 4th minute. AC InmENZO 09-12-2018's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Astor Transito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcel Abreu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 6th minute, Ladislao Mazurkiewicz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The S.E.R. Caxias do Sul fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. 9 minutes into the game, Ivo Mello threw the ball into play from the sideline. AC InmENZO 09-12-2018's Teodosio Steven quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Emilio Tello struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Miguel Ángel Ortiz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AC InmENZO 09-12-2018. Aldo Niva kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, AC InmENZO 09-12-2018's Aldo Niva got a free kick in the 20th minute. Emilio Tello fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Miguel Ángel Ortiz having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emilio Tello in the 25th minute of play forced S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's goalkeeper Miguel Ángel Ortiz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 29 minutes into the match, AC InmENZO 09-12-2018's goal looked a bit too open when Marcel Abreu came free, but Astor Transito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the AC InmENZO 09-12-2018 defense, Marcel Abreu kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Astor Transito. The AC InmENZO 09-12-2018 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Astor Transito should have stopped the shot. Miguel Ángel Ortiz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emilio Tello in the 36th minute of the match. If Gabby Sarmiento had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ladislao Mazurkiewicz charged in rather forcefully in the 41st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ladislao Mazurkiewicz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 41st match minute, S.E.R. Caxias do Sul was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ladislao Mazurkiewicz to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of S.E.R. Caxias do Sul booed when AC InmENZO 09-12-2018 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miguel Granados didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gabby Sarmiento sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Miguel Ángel Ortiz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gabby Sarmiento in the 47th minute. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-3.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Emilio Tello stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Miguel Ángel Ortiz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emilio Tello in the 53rd minute of play. Vicente Berart hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Benjamin Escobar kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Gabby Sarmiento managed to get in a good position for a shot. AC InmENZO 09-12-2018's supporters rose to their feet, but Gabby Sarmiento was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Miguel Ángel Ortiz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A sloppy throw-in by Ivo Mello in the 64th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by AC InmENZO 09-12-2018's Benjamin Escobar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emilio Tello in the 65th minute of play forced S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's goalkeeper Miguel Ángel Ortiz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 69thth minute of the game Emilio Tello who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Miguel Ángel Ortiz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Gabby Sarmiento received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Miguel Ángel Ortiz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Miguel Ángel Ortiz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabby Sarmiento in the 71st minute of play. 73 minutes had been played when some careless play by S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Aldo Niva was slow to take the kick. During this time AC InmENZO 09-12-2018's players had a chance to rest. João Carlos Gaspar kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Astor Transito made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ladislao Mazurkiewicz in the 82nd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Benjamin Escobar in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Miguel Ángel Ortiz saved S.E.R. Caxias do Sul from getting behind. After 93 played minutes AC InmENZO 09-12-2018 got a freekick which was hit by Vicente Berart. When the final whistle went the supporters of S.E.R. Caxias do Sul were delighted that their team had defeated the much more dominant AC InmENZO 09-12-2018 side.