U23 World League

Río Grande
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5626, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mingo Cordoba made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of Tierra del Fuego FC booed when Parque Europa FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cesareo Herrera didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cristobal Iyan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Basilio Eufemio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 17th minute, Efrain Gar had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. Luis Galnares's late challenge caught a Tierra del Fuego FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luis Galnares helped the player get up and apologised. After 23 played minutes Tierra del Fuego FC got a freekick which was hit by Celso Otsoko. The supporters of Parque Europa FC booed when Tierra del Fuego FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Conrado Florian didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Basilio Eufemio in the 26th minute of play forced Tierra del Fuego FC's goalkeeper Cristobal Iyan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luis Galnares kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Unai Teruel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hugo Mede in the 29th minute. Basilio Eufemio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Basilio Eufemio struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Cristobal Iyan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Parque Europa FC. Ivan Domenec received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Unai Teruel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Unai Teruel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hugo Mede in the 62nd minute of play. In the 66th match minute, Parque Europa FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cesareo Herrera to maneuver through the defense. Roldán Treviño kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Parque Europa FC's Fabricio Valverde got a free kick in the 71st minute. After a defensive mix-up in Tierra del Fuego FC's zone, Cesareo Herrera stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cristobal Iyan came out of the goal and Cesareo Herrera tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 90 minutes into the match, Parque Europa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Celso Otsoko came free, but Unai Teruel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Roldán Treviño's late challenge caught a Tierra del Fuego FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Roldán Treviño helped the player get up and apologised. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 95th minute of the game. One of Parque Europa FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Tierra del Fuego FC:s goal. In the 97th minute there was a penalty for Tierra del Fuego FC. Ivan Domenec stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Unai Teruel. 1-0. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Tierra del Fuego FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Parque Europa FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.