U23 World League

Balbuena Arena
Spectators: 7975 (Terracing: 5983, Seating: 1834, VIP seats: 158) Real Ayuntamiento CF's Eloy Sidro started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Emilio Lain managed to get in a good position for a shot. Braga Junior FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Emilio Lain was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lorenzo Enmanuel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 15 minutes, Emilio Lain mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Braga Junior FC and the Real Ayuntamiento CF players grew even worse after the yellow card. Emilio Lain kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Perico Ferrer during the 20th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Christian Braga had in the 21stth minute some difficulties stopping Christian Errando's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball Christian Braga was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Christian Errando showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 21 minute of play. In the 31st minute, Eloy Sidro made a precise shot to the right of Christian Braga. Braga Junior FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Eloy Sidro received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Christian Braga came out and tried to block the shot, but Eloy Sidro slotted it home off the left post making it 3-0 in the 35th minute. In the 40th minute, Perico Ferrer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Real Ayuntamiento CF's Christian Errando couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 40th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Braga Junior FC. Lorenzo Enmanuel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Vítor Aparecido in the 44th minute of the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when José Vítor Aparecido made the kick off in the second half. After 50 played minutes Real Ayuntamiento CF got a freekick which was hit by Clemente Goyo. José Vítor Aparecido might have been able to make a better finish in the 54th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Lorenzo Enmanuel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. José Vítor Aparecido ran back to his position shaking his head. Armando Zonta kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. After 56 played minutes, Real Ayuntamiento CF's Christian Errando shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Christian Braga came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Real Ayuntamiento CF reached it. With a little luck, Real Ayuntamiento CF's Lorenzo Enmanuel got control of the ball when José Vítor Aparecido tried to sneak it across the goal line. Eloy Sidro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christian Braga having to interfere. Real Ayuntamiento CF's Lorenzo Enmanuel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfredinho Botelho in the 71st minute of play. A collision led to Real Ayuntamiento CF getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Clemente Goyo hit a great ball. Braga Junior FC's Emilio Lain couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Real Ayuntamiento CF. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alfredinho Botelho in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lorenzo Enmanuel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 80 minutes into the game, Clemente Goyo threw the ball into play from the sideline. Braga Junior FC's Edison Brena quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Christian Braga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Placido Quintin in the 83rd minute of play. José Vítor Aparecido's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lorenzo Enmanuel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 86th minute of play. A nice corner shot did that Flavinho Velloso got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Lorenzo Enmanuel quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After 88 played minutes Braga Junior FC got a freekick which was hit by Emilio Lain. 90 minutes into the game, Bruno Florin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Christian Braga was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in.