U23 World League

Ricardo E. Bochini
Spectators: 7515 (Terracing: 5637, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Pablo Sayvion started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 3 minutes into the game, Victorino Diaz cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Constantino Elija was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a little luck, Yalapa's Constantino Elija got control of the ball when Pablo Sayvion tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, Ψ virgen Ψ's Baldomero Lobo got a free kick in the 10th minute. Luciano Salvino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonas Paskal having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, Luisito Atauri managed to get in a good position for a shot. Yalapa's supporters rose to their feet, but Luisito Atauri was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jonas Paskal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 14th match minute, Ψ virgen Ψ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Blas Gaizkine to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Yalapa's zone, Pablo Sayvion stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Constantino Elija came out of the goal and Pablo Sayvion tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Pablo Sayvion's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Constantino Elija read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. In the 21st match minute, Yalapa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luisito Atauri to maneuver through the defense. Aurelio Aztore kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. After 32 played minutes Yalapa got a freekick which was hit by Aurelio Aztore. Jonas Birila recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Pablo Sayvion could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 36th minute of the match, but Constantino Elija made a huge save. Aurelio Aztore lost his temper 37 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Blas Gaizkine charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Blas Gaizkine the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ψ virgen Ψ's Blas Espiridion was substituted for Victorino Diaz. After 46 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Ψ virgen Ψ! Luisito Atauri placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 4-0 at half-time.

Yalapa's Constantino Elija played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fausto Gonzales in the 57th minute of play. 5-0 became the score in the 61st minute when Fausto Gonzales elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. 68 minutes into the game, Ψ virgen Ψ's Fausto Gonzales nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Constantino Elija made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 7-0. In the 77th minute, Fausto Gonzales made a precise shot to the right of Constantino Elija. Yalapa's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 9-0. 81 minutes into the match, Fausto Gonzales had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Constantino Elija. Yalapa's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fausto Gonzales was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 10-0. After 87 minutes of play Ψ virgen Ψ's Blas Gaizkine was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. The supporters of Yalapa booed when Ψ virgen Ψ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Blas Gaizkine didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 91st match minute, Ψ virgen Ψ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tadeo Lizbeth to maneuver through the defense. In the 95th match minute, Ψ virgen Ψ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Efrain Gonsalve to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Yalapa booed when Ψ virgen Ψ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 98 match minutes in a wonderful position. Blas Espiridion didn't get a good kick on the ball. For all the effort they put into the match, the Yalapa players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Ψ virgen Ψ.