U21 World League

Amphiteatrum Novum
Spectators: 7561 (Terracing: 5672, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 151) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Basilio Araoz made the kick off which started today's match. Llavallol FC's Zacarias Lluc played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustavo Luzaide in the 2nd minute of play. In the 4th match minute, Legio X Eqvestris was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danilo Ioritz to maneuver through the defense. 6 minutes into the match, Llavallol FC's goal looked a bit too open when Anacleto Mincho came free, but Zacarias Lluc reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Llavallol FC booed when Legio X Eqvestris was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Matias Obeko didn't get a good kick on the ball. Basilio Araoz scored 0-1 in the 12th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Guido Luar, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 19 minutes into the match, Legio X Eqvestris's goal looked a bit too open when Basilio Araoz came free, but Guido Luar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zacarias Lluc came out of the goal in the 23rd minute to try and stop a shot by Legio X Eqvestris's Edgard Michael. But to his dismay, Edgard Michael quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. The audience was convinced that Placido Roland's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Guido Luar was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. Zacarias Lluc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Guido Haritz in the 27th minute of play. With a little luck, Llavallol FC's Zacarias Lluc got control of the ball when Guido Haritz tried to sneak it across the goal line. Basilio Araoz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. A collision led to Llavallol FC getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Amadeo Guillen hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Vinicio Austin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Llavallol FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Vinicio Austin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Guido Luar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Legio X Eqvestris's zone, Basilio Araoz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Guido Luar came out of the goal and Basilio Araoz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Guido Haritz stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Legio X Eqvestris's zone, Vinicio Austin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Guido Luar came out of the goal and Vinicio Austin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Anacleto Mincho took the ball and in the 59 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Zacarias Lluc. Zacarias Lluc dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matias Obeko in the 63rd minute of play forced Llavallol FC's goalkeeper Zacarias Lluc to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Julio Isidor fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Legio X Eqvestris's protests and gave Julio Isidor a yellow card for diving instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Matias Obeko in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zacarias Lluc prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Zacarias Lluc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Guido Haritz, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. After a rather tough play, Llavallol FC's Basilio Araoz got a free kick in the 94th minute. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Legio X Eqvestris fans cheered their team off the field, for while Llavallol FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.