U23 League

Viejo Monumental
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Gonzalo Carneiro started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Sebastián Coates made in the 13th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Maurinho Arruda immediately put the ball in play. Ríver Late's Edmundo Valle shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 19th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Hugo Araya but with some difficulty. After 20 played minutes Ríver Late got a freekick which was hit by Ciro Egger. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maurinho Arruda in the 22nd minute of play forced Ríver Late's goalkeeper Adam Adamski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gabriel Hellström made in the 23rd minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Leopoldo Jacinto Luque however managed to control. In the 25th match minute, Nacional was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tarcísio Caetano to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leopoldo Jacinto Luque in the 26th minute of play forced Nacional's goalkeeper Hugo Araya to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Adam Adamski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gonzalo Carneiro in the 34th minute of the match. When Nacional's Gonzalo Carneiro in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ríver Late's goalie prevented a goal. Mateo Antoni charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mateo Antoni the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 40th match minute, Nacional was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mateo Antoni to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 41 in the game by Leopoldo Jacinto Luque from a close distance when the talented Hugo Araya managed to make a qualified save. Nacional's players were relieved. Adam Adamski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gonzalo Carneiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. Leopoldo Jacinto Luque could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Hugo Araya made a huge save. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Hugo Araya took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leopoldo Jacinto Luque, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Matías Viña's late challenge caught a Ríver Late's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Matías Viña helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Nacional's Matías Viña got a free kick in the 54th minute. Hugo Araya took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leopoldo Jacinto Luque, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 65th minute, Esteban Pavon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 67 minutes, Luís Dias mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ríver Late and the Nacional players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 67 played minutes Ríver Late got a freekick which was hit by Luís Dias. Luciano Inverso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Maurinho Arruda fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nacional's protests and gave Maurinho Arruda a yellow card for diving instead. In the 76th match minute, Nacional was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maurinho Arruda to maneuver through the defense. The throw-in from Esteban Pavon in the 79th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Nacional's Tarcísio Caetano. Gonzalo Carneiro succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 0-2 in the 83rd playminute. Gonzalo Carneiro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 89 minutes into the match, Gonzalo Carneiro had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Adam Adamski. Ríver Late's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gonzalo Carneiro was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Luís Dias struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Hugo Araya didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ríver Late. Nacional were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over Ríver Late's much stronger midfield.