U23 World League

TEATRO DE LOS SUEÑOS
Spectators: 7542 (Terracing: 5658, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Erik Raastad got the match started through his kick off. Barrialito AFC's Cristo Elivareo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erik Raastad in the 5th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hernan Socorro in the 9th minute of play forced POPODARA F.C's goalkeeper Raymond Halseth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. POPODARA F.C's Raymond Halseth played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hernan Socorro in the 11th minute of play. Cristo Elivareo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erik Raastad in the 15th minute of play. With an all-out effort, POPODARA F.C's Cristo Elivareo threw himself towards the right post 17 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Erik Raastad, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hernan Socorro in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Raymond Halseth saved POPODARA F.C from getting behind. Raymond Halseth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hernan Socorro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hernan Socorro made a great header on Barrialito AFC's corner, it was just that POPODARA F.C's Raymond Halseth managed to reach the ball for a save. After a rather tough play, Barrialito AFC's Saturnino Leobardo got a free kick in the 25th minute. After a rather tough play, Barrialito AFC's Hernan Socorro got a free kick in the 29th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Urbano Claude during the 35th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 35 played minutes Barrialito AFC got a freekick which was hit by Urbano Claude. The audience thought a goal was coming when Runar Melum got free with Cristo Elivareo in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Cristo Elivareo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erik Raastad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Hernan Socorro to make the kick off. Jaime Celio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 51st minute of the match, but Raymond Halseth made a huge save. 63 minutes into the match, Runar Melum had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cristo Elivareo. Barrialito AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Runar Melum was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. POPODARA F.C made a substitution. Vegard Berdal replaced Xavi Hernandez. In the 69th minute Hernan Socorro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raymond Halseth saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dorel Ilinca hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. Hernan Socorro took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 76th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Raymond Halseth. POPODARA F.C's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Mats Diallo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristo Elivareo having to interfere. Cristo Elivareo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erik Raastad in the 92nd minute of the match. After 92 played minutes Barrialito AFC got a freekick which was hit by Teodosio Txema. When Erik Raastad fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored POPODARA F.C's protests and gave Erik Raastad a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Barrialito AFC booed when POPODARA F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erik Raastad didn't get a good kick on the ball. Blas Errando sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.