U23 World League

Andrés Murillo
Spectators: 7537 (Terracing: 5654, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Damian Precioso kicked off to start the match. After a rather tough play, Tapa Red F.C's Caradaro Rossell got a free kick in the 5th minute. Lisandro Claude sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Damian Precioso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tuncer Polathan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Damian Precioso, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Tapa Red F.C's Tuncer Polathan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Damian Precioso in the 13th minute of play. Mariusz Pudzianowski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Victorino Gaufred having to interfere. After some careless play in the Tapa Red F.C defense, Alvaro Martxot kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Tuncer Polathan. The Tapa Red F.C fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Tuncer Polathan should have stopped the shot. In the 32nd match minute, Piratas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damian Precioso to maneuver through the defense. If Damian Precioso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Damian Precioso struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Tuncer Polathan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Piratas FC. 46 minutes into the match, Tapa Red F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Eustaquio Maria came free, but Tuncer Polathan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Tapa Red F.C players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Piratas FC were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mariusz Pudzianowski made a kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Mariusz Pudzianowski managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tapa Red F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Mariusz Pudzianowski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Victorino Gaufred breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bizen Velazquez during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Piratas FC booed when Tapa Red F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bizen Velazquez didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Piratas FC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. David Cordarius hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Piratas FC's Baldomero Birjaio got a free kick in the 59th minute. 64 minutes into the game, David Cordarius threw the ball into play from the sideline. Tapa Red F.C's Cruz Tomas quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Tapa Red F.C's Cruz Tomas managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by David Cordarius in the 66 minute of the game. Alvaro Martxot sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Tapa Red F.C's Tuncer Polathan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 71st minute of the match, managed to save Tapa Red F.C from getting a goal against them. Piratas FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by David Cordarius in the 73rd minute. Piratas FC's Teodoro Casomiro was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Tuncer Polathan in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Damian Precioso who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 73rdth minute tested the skills of Tuncer Polathan when he managed to save the team from getting behind. David Cordarius made in the 77th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Tapa Red F.C's Cruz Tomas. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Damian Precioso managed to get in a good position for a shot. Piratas FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Damian Precioso was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tuncer Polathan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Tuncer Polathan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Damian Precioso in the 91st minute. With a little luck, Tapa Red F.C's Tuncer Polathan got control of the ball when Damian Precioso tried to sneak it across the goal line.