U21 World League

Astros Argentinos
Spectators: 8019 (Terracing: 6016, Seating: 1844, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Celestino Bazkoare took the kick off in the first half of the match. Tadeo Elorri recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 9th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Isidro Chuan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arthur Theakston, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tadeo Elorri in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Isidro Chuan saved Social y Dep. Patagonia from getting behind. In the 22nd match minute, Social y Dep. Patagonia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodolfo Corderun to maneuver through the defense. 24 minutes into the match, Soroca F.C.'s Tadeo Elorri sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Isidro Chuan narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Maayan Gaál got free with Danilo Santxol in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Social y Dep. Patagonia's Celestino Bazkoare 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 Soroca F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 30th minute Tadeo Elorri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Isidro Chuan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 35 minutes into the game, Soroca F.C.'s Gaston Ubarna nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Isidro Chuan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. The audience was convinced that Tadeo Elorri's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Isidro Chuan was relentless in the 40th minute of the game. 45 minutes into the game, Esteban Juvenal threw the ball into play from the sideline. Social y Dep. Patagonia's Teo Mergildo quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tadeo Elorri to make the kick off. Sergio Raymundo was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 54 minutes into the match. After 64 played minutes Soroca F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Gaston Ubarna. Isidro Chuan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tadeo Elorri in the 65th minute of the match. After 66 played minutes Social y Dep. Patagonia got a freekick which was hit by Marciano Montes. 70 minutes into the match, Social y Dep. Patagonia's goal looked a bit too open when Tadeo Elorri came free, but Isidro Chuan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tadeo Elorri in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Isidro Chuan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 73rd match minute, Soroca F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ildefonso Lizbeth to maneuver through the defense. After 74 played minutes Tadeo Elorri rounded Social y Dep. Patagonia's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-2. Danilo Santxol showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elvio Gaxan in the 78th minute of the match. Social y Dep. Patagonia's Mauro Vermudo has a good shot, but didn't show it this time. The shot went over the crossbar in the 88th minute. A collision led to Soroca F.C. getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Gaston Ubarna hit a great ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Soroca F.C. walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.