U23 World League

Estadio Pendex
Spectators: 7719 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Jens Westerberg started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jörgen Hansson in the 3rd minute of play forced Pendex's goalkeeper Bernardino Peruxu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 3 minutes into the match, Pendex's goal looked a bit too open when Jörgen Hansson came free, but Bernardino Peruxu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joaquin Perez's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 8thth minute, Örjan Andersson skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Bernardino Peruxu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jörgen Hansson, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Örjan Andersson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joaquin Perez, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. After 21 minutes, Maximiliano Tabby mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Pendex and the Plan B players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 21st match minute, Pendex was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maximiliano Tabby to maneuver through the defense. 22 minutes into the game, Folke Flink cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Bernardino Peruxu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Bernardino Peruxu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Folke Flink in the 28th minute of play. Bernardino Peruxu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jens Westerberg in the 30th minute of play. When Plan B's Jens Westerberg in 31 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Bernardino Peruxu guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Örjan Andersson made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Joaquin Perez sent off a good shot on target. Bernardino Peruxu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jörgen Hansson in the 35th minute of the match. Örjan Andersson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gualterio Quilo, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. 38 minutes into the match, Marciano Gartzi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Örjan Andersson. Plan B's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Marciano Gartzi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. In the 41st minute Folke Flink shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernardino Peruxu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Antonio Cruz lost his temper 45 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. 45 minutes into the game, one of Pendex:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Bernardino Peruxu had in the 48thth minute some difficulties stopping Jörgen Hansson's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Gualterio Quilo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Bernardino Peruxu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jörgen Hansson in the 53rd minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jens Westerberg got free with Bernardino Peruxu in the 56th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 63 minutes into the match, Pendex's goalkeeper Bernardino Peruxu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jens Westerberg. In the 67th minute Jörgen Hansson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernardino Peruxu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 70th minute Gualterio Quilo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Örjan Andersson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pendex made a substitution. Natalio Rius replaced Patricio Eduino. A collision led to Plan B getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Folke Flink hit a great ball. Örjan Andersson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gualterio Quilo, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jörgen Hansson in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bernardino Peruxu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A well-hit corner resulted in Folke Flink heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.