U23 World League

Taladro de Almagro
Spectators: 7688 (Terracing: 5767, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) Martin Palermo F.C.'s Martín Izquierdo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amado Ba in the 3rd minute of play. In the 6th minute, Hector Ferman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lorenz Ureta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastián Izquierdo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 7 minutes, Sebastián Izquierdo made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Ajax Colombiano's Lorenz Ureta tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Martín Izquierdo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ivon Gasca in the 10th minute of the match. Amado Ba fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martín Izquierdo having to interfere. In the 13th minute Baba Ba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martín Izquierdo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sebastián Izquierdos short, quick shot in the 15thth minute got Lorenz Ureta to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Lorenz Ureta made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Benicio Izquierdo sent off a good shot on target. 18 minutes into the match, Martin Palermo F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Joppe Hvenegaard came free, but Martín Izquierdo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lorenz Ureta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastián Izquierdo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 25th minute Amado Ba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martín Izquierdo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ajax Colombiano's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Errapel Aguiluz in the 26th minute. Lorenz Ureta made an important save on a dangerous shot by Benicio Izquierdo in the 28th minute. Isaac Perrando blasted a shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lorenz Ureta having to make a save. Lorenz Ureta made an important save on a dangerous shot by Benicio Izquierdo in the 31st minute. 33 minutes into the match, Martin Palermo F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Joppe Hvenegaard came free, but Martín Izquierdo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joppe Hvenegaard hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. Martin Palermo F.C.'s Martín Izquierdo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amado Ba in the 35th minute of play. In the 35th minute Amado Ba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martín Izquierdo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Amado Ba's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Martín Izquierdo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. Sebastián Izquierdo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Martín Izquierdo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baba Ba in the 44th minute of play. Amado Ba fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martín Izquierdo having to interfere. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Baba Ba was the one to do the kick off. Martín Izquierdo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivon Gasca, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Martin Palermo F.C.'s Martín Izquierdo got control of the ball when Baba Ba tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Martin Palermo F.C.'s Martín Izquierdo got control of the ball when Joppe Hvenegaard tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ajax Colombiano's Errapel Aguiluz was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Martín Izquierdo in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The supporters of Ajax Colombiano booed when Martin Palermo F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Damaso Donostia didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Benicio Izquierdo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Baba Ba's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 71stth minute, Martín Izquierdo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A hard shot 76 in the game by Baba Ba from a close distance when the talented Martín Izquierdo managed to make a qualified save. Martin Palermo F.C.'s players were relieved. After 82 played minutes Martin Palermo F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Christian Izquierdo. When Martin Palermo F.C.'s Christian Izquierdo in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ajax Colombiano's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Martin Palermo F.C.'s Martín Izquierdo got control of the ball when Amado Ba tried to sneak it across the goal line. 95 minutes into the game, Amado Ba was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ajax Colombiano's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Martin Palermo F.C. the free kick. After 95 played minutes Ajax Colombiano got a freekick which was hit by Amado Ba. Ajax Colombiano's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.