U21 World League

Stadio Mirko Fersini
Spectators: 7987 (Terracing: 5991, Seating: 1837, VIP seats: 159) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Domenico Corsi kicked off to start the match. In the 5th minute Diómedes Rodriguez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alvise Castellazzi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sergio Gutierrez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Augusto Pardini in the 16th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Augusto Pardini in the 18th minute of play forced ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goalkeeper Sergio Gutierrez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Augusto Pardini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s Sergio Gutierrez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Augusto Pardini in the 20th minute of play. Jon Birkfeld kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by José Ramos in the 25th minute of play forced Seggiano's goalkeeper Alvise Castellazzi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sergio Gutierrez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Augusto Pardini in the 28th minute of play. A collision led to ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Humberto Moscoso hit a great ball. When Seggiano's Augusto Pardini in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goalie prevented a goal. Sergio Gutierrez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Augusto Pardini, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Sergio Gutierrez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Augusto Pardini in the 44th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Diómedes Rodriguez in the 46th minute of play forced Seggiano's goalkeeper Alvise Castellazzi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell José Ramos to make the kick off. Augusto Pardini's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sergio Gutierrez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 50th minute of play. In the 52nd minute of the match Seggiano got a corner. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Franco Fava ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Seggiano's corner Dennis Carosella fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Sergio Gutierrez quite easily take care of the ball. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s Lambis Kostopoulos was substituted for Humberto Moscoso. In the 67th minute, Lambis Kostopoulos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. José Ramos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Sergio Gutierrez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Domenico Corsi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. José Ramos came free with the goalkeeper in the 73rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Alvise Castellazzi could save by the left post. With a little luck, Seggiano's Alvise Castellazzi got control of the ball when José Ramos tried to sneak it across the goal line. Alvise Castellazzi made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when José Ramos sent off a good shot on target. Diómedes Rodriguez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 90th minute Diómedes Rodriguez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alvise Castellazzi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 97 played minutes ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ got a freekick which was hit by Daniil Valakopoulos. The Seggiano players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.