U21 World League

Artemio Franchi
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Silvio Lavalle took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 4th minute Emiliano Gaspard shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but La Georg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Leo Rosio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Braulio Cresconio, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Leo Rosio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silvio Lavalle, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ruben Sidoro hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. ACF Fiorentina's La Georg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ruben Sidoro in the 26th minute of play. La Georg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Angelino Ponciano in the 27th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, Angua FC's goalkeeper Leo Rosio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Esteban Eutropio. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angelino Ponciano in the 30th minute of play forced ACF Fiorentina's goalkeeper La Georg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Angelino Ponciano's late challenge caught a ACF Fiorentina's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Angelino Ponciano helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of ACF Fiorentina booed when Angua FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelino Ponciano didn't get a good kick on the ball. La Georg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ruben Sidoro in the 45th minute of the match. With an all-out effort, ACF Fiorentina's Leo Rosio threw himself towards the right post 47 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Silvio Lavalle, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. A hard shot 48 in the game by Braulio Cresconio from a close distance when the talented Leo Rosio managed to make a qualified save. Angua FC's players were relieved. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ruben Sidoro made a kick off. In the 51st minute Emiliano Gaspard shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but La Georg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In a very dangerous position, a player in ACF Fiorentina fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 57th minute. Penalty! 60 minutes had been played when some careless play by ACF Fiorentina's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Emiliano Gaspard was slow to take the kick. During this time Angua FC's players had a chance to rest. Emiliano Gaspard made a great header on Angua FC's corner, it was just that ACF Fiorentina's La Georg managed to reach the ball for a save. Leo Rosio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Braulio Cresconio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Angelino Ponciano got free with La Georg in the 89th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Emiliano Gaspard during the 91st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Emiliano Gaspard hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. 97 minutes into the match, Angua FC's goal looked a bit too open when Salvador Maraman came free, but Leo Rosio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leo Rosio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silvio Lavalle in the 98th minute of the match. ACF Fiorentina walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.