U21 League

ALICO ARENA
Spectators: 146 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Isaias Benvido got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd match minute, Florida Gulf Coast was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabio Jerico to maneuver through the defense. 9 minutes into the match, Florida Gulf Coast's goal looked a bit too open when Isaias Benvido came free, but Lucio Geofredo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Clemente Astigar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gordon Nazario, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lucio Geofredo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isaias Benvido in the 13th minute of play. Gordon Nazario sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Andreas Pirlo charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Andreas Pirlo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In a very dangerous position, a player in Florida Gulf Coast fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 21st minute. Penalty! In the 32nd minute Florida Gulf Coast were awarded a corner. Fidel Maureo went to the cornerflag to take it. Clemente Astigar made an important save on a dangerous shot by Enrique Tiadoro in the 39th minute. In the 42nd minute, Abel Medardo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 47th minute, Fabio Jerico reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Clemente Astigar. The goal made the score 2-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gordon Nazario was the one to do the kick off. Enrique Tiadoro struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Clemente Astigar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Florida Gulf Coast. After a rather tough play, Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC's Aaron Honrio got a free kick in the 59th minute. Florida Gulf Coast's Gordon Nazario got a good chance for a goal in the 64th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Clemente Astigar didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Fabio Jerico went, in the 72nd minute, to the upper right corner, 4-1 was the resulting score. The supporters of Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC booed when Florida Gulf Coast was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enrique Tiadoro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lucio Geofredo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lino Jon, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. When Vladimiro Salvino fell near the penalty area in the 77th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC's protests and gave Vladimiro Salvino a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Vladimiro Salvino hit a great ball. 79 minutes into the game, Florida Gulf Coast's Gordon Nazario nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Clemente Astigar made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-1. Vladimiro Salvino got his second yellow card in the match during the 82nd minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. In the 83rd match minute, Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vladimiro Salvino to maneuver through the defense. Clemente Astigar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Enrique Tiadoro, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Enrique Tiadoro in the 87th minute of play forced Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC's goalkeeper Clemente Astigar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 88th minute, Mauro Ortle hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Clemente Astigar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Enrique Tiadoro, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Clemente Astigar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Enrique Tiadoro, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Matias Eli kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match.