U21 World League

Monumental MaraMessi
Spectators: 7561 (Terracing: 5672, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 151) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ricardo Benat made the kick off which started today's match. Laureano Silviano hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. If Marco Artal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marco Artal scored 2-0 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Prospero Matxin, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Marco Artal had several of the 17 de enero team's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 21 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 3-0 score and a disappointed Prospero Matxin as he didn't even see the shot coming. Ricardo Benat took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Clemente Artizar. Clemente Artizar dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. Clemente Artizar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ricardo Benat in the 30th minute of the match. 30 minutes into the game, Ricardo Benat cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-2. Clemente Artizar was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Albiceleste F.C.'s Marco Artal was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 38th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Marco Artal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Prospero Matxin having to interfere. A hard shot 44 in the game by Marco Artal from a close distance when the talented Prospero Matxin managed to make a qualified save. 17 de enero team's players were relieved. In the 48th minute the ball was on its way in behind 17 de enero team's goalkeeper Prospero Matxin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar.

52 minutes into the match, Marco Artal notched a goal, 5-2, to the right of 17 de enero team's Prospero Matxin. Prospero Matxin was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A collision led to 17 de enero team getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Matias Leguizamón hit a great ball. In the 55th minute of the match Maximiliano Quilino sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Prospero Matxin skillfully saved the ball. 56 minutes into the game, Marco Artal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Albiceleste F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave 17 de enero team the free kick. A collision led to Albiceleste F.C. getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Marco Artal hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Albiceleste F.C.'s zone, Ricardo Benat stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Clemente Artizar came out of the goal and Ricardo Benat tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 64 played minutes Albiceleste F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Marco Artal. Baltasar Millano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 68th minute Marco Artal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Prospero Matxin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 73 minutes into the game, Marco Artal cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 6-2. Prospero Matxin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 78 minutes into the match, 17 de enero team's goal looked a bit too open when Marco Artal came free, but Prospero Matxin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Artal might have been able to make a better finish in the 80th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Prospero Matxin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Marco Artal ran back to his position shaking his head. Tobias Mino 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. Matias Leguizamón's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Clemente Artizar firmly grabbed it by the left post. Marco Artal took the ball and in the 91 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Prospero Matxin. Prospero Matxin dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 7-2. Prospero Matxin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marco Artal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Albiceleste F.C.'s supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.