U23 World League

Valleslona Arena
Spectators: 7658 (Terracing: 5745, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Aurelio Erruki started the match with the kick off. 4 minutes into the match, Florida Gulf Coast's goalkeeper Lucio Geofredo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bülent Ulunay. Lucio Geofredo came out of the goal in the 10th minute to try and stop a shot by Valleslona F.C.'s Bülent Ulunay. But to his dismay, Bülent Ulunay quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nestor Inko in the 18th minute of play forced Valleslona F.C.'s goalkeeper Peng Qian Kun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Florida Gulf Coast's Lucio Geofredo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 19th minute of the match, managed to save Florida Gulf Coast from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Caitano Ponce in the 22nd minute of play forced Florida Gulf Coast's goalkeeper Lucio Geofredo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Florida Gulf Coast's Lucio Geofredo got control of the ball when Bülent Ulunay tried to sneak it across the goal line. Josue Garay hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. 26 minutes into the game, Caitano Ponce recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Lucio Geofredo. Caitano Ponce showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Caitano Ponce in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lucio Geofredo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nicanor Oliveiro kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. When Florida Gulf Coast's Fabio Jerico in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Valleslona F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 42nd minute, Rufino Lermo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Florida Gulf Coast booed when Valleslona F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Baraquiel Naranjo didn't get a good kick on the ball.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Bülent Ulunay stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute Valleslona F.C. were awarded a corner. Tano Hidalgo went to the cornerflag to take it. Tano Hidalgo hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Raúl Martínez took the ball and in the 59 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Lucio Geofredo. Lucio Geofredo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Constantino Seguinus managed to get in a good position for a shot. Florida Gulf Coast's supporters rose to their feet, but Constantino Seguinus was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Peng Qian Kun breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 65th minute Rolando Silvestre shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucio Geofredo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aurelio Erruki came free with the goalkeeper in the 78th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Peng Qian Kun could save by the left post. Leonardo Dominix lost his temper 83 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Valleslona F.C.'s Lamine Yamaleev was substituted for Caitano Ponce. The supporters of Valleslona F.C. booed when Florida Gulf Coast was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonardo Dominix didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rolando Silvestre received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Lucio Geofredo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 89 minutes into the match, Bülent Ulunay had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lucio Geofredo. Florida Gulf Coast's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bülent Ulunay was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. Valleslona F.C.'s supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.