U23 League

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Eduardo Jon started the match with the kick off. In the 7thth minute of the game Alessandro Del Piero who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but América Magics Fc's Will Goldthorpe was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when 卫青 Bobo got free with Nicholas Ochavarri in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 15th minute Alessandro Del Piero shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Will Goldthorpe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Nicholas Ochavarri proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 17th minute of the match, managed to save JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC from getting a goal against them. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Alessandro Del Piero got a good chance for a goal in the 20th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Nicholas Ochavarri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eduardo Jon in the 24th minute of play. When JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Celestino Fandiño in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye América Magics Fc's goalie prevented a goal. Nicholas Ochavarri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ermegildo Gorka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC booed when América Magics Fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabian Martino didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match clock showed 39 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Alessandro Del Piero sped through América Magics Fc's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Will Goldthorpe. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eduardo Jon got free with Nicholas Ochavarri in the 43rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Nicholas Ochavarri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eduardo Jon in the 47th minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

卫青 Bobo charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed 卫青 Bobo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 卫青 Bobo kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. Nicholas Ochavarri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ermegildo Gorka in the 59th minute of play. After 61 played minutes América Magics Fc got a freekick which was hit by Atilano Patxi. If Lilian Thuram had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 68th minute, Jonathan Procopio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 70th minute Jonathan Procopio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicholas Ochavarri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 74th minute JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC were awarded a corner. Lilian Thuram went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Lilian Thuram almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but América Magics Fc's Will Goldthorpe did a great save. With 75 minutes on the clock, Damaso Soter commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 75th minute, one of América Magics Fc:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for América Magics Fc. Will Goldthorpe had in the 77thth minute some difficulties stopping Lilian Thuram's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After 80 played minutes América Magics Fc got a freekick which was hit by Ermegildo Gorka. In the 81st minute of the match Lilian Thuram sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Will Goldthorpe skillfully saved the ball. After a rather tough play, América Magics Fc's Armando Belenko got a free kick in the 83rd minute. In the 84th minute, Lilian Thuram sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and América Magics Fc's Will Goldthorpe didn't even have to move. 90 minutes into the match, América Magics Fc's goalkeeper Will Goldthorpe had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Celestino Fandiño. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC were awarded a corner in the 92th minute after América Magics Fc's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Lilian Thuram took the corner. The corner ended in Lilian Thuram almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but América Magics Fc's Will Goldthorpe did a great save. Will Goldthorpe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alessandro Del Piero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Through an outstanding action, after 96 minutes, Will Goldthorpe successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. América Magics Fc were awarded a corner in the 100th minute after JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ermegildo Gorka took the corner. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.