U23 World League

San Pablo de Occo
Spectators: 7741 (Terracing: 5807, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 154) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Armando Baraquiel took the kick off in the first half of the match. After some careless play in the Depor Alex Return defense, Evaristo da Rocha kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Federico Checa. The Depor Alex Return fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Federico Checa should have stopped the shot. Benvide Cercalde came free with the goalkeeper in the 8th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Federico Checa could save by the left post. Oscar-Alfredo Ibanez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Armando Baraquiel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Federico Checa came out of the goal in the 18th minute to try and stop a shot by RAMBO FC's Cheche Bellogin. But to his dismay, Cheche Bellogin quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. Evaristo da Rocha struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Federico Checa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for RAMBO FC. Armando Baraquiel scored 2-1 in the 28th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Oscar-Alfredo Ibanez, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 30 minutes into the game, Benvide Cercalde recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Federico Checa. Benvide Cercalde showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-1. After a rather tough play, RAMBO FC's Iraunkor Reimundez got a free kick in the 33rd minute. 35 minutes into the match, RAMBO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Armando Baraquiel came free, but Oscar-Alfredo Ibanez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Oscar-Alfredo Ibanez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Armando Baraquiel in the 36th minute of the match. Oscar-Alfredo Ibanez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Armando Baraquiel in the 39th minute of play. 45 minutes into the match, Evaristo da Rocha dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Federico Checa, 4-1. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Benvide Cercalde made the kick off in the second half. After 51 played minutes RAMBO FC got a freekick which was hit by Polo Laime. Armando Baraquiel could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Oscar-Alfredo Ibanez made a huge save. The supporters of Depor Alex Return booed when RAMBO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joey Guezmes didn't get a good kick on the ball. RAMBO FC's Erasto Cobo was substituted for Benvide Cercalde. When Depor Alex Return's Armando Baraquiel in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye RAMBO FC's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Armando Baraquiel in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Oscar-Alfredo Ibanez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Federico Checa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Evaristo da Rocha in the 74th minute of play. In the 76th minute Evaristo da Rocha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Federico Checa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Armando Baraquiel came up free with the goalie in the 77th minute, the Depor Alex Return fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Armando Baraquiel couldn't finish the play. The crowd rose to their feet as Depor Alex Return's Armando Baraquiel slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Oscar-Alfredo Ibanez. That made the score 4-2 after 79 minutes of play. Armando Baraquiel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Oscar-Alfredo Ibanez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Depor Alex Return's Leopoldo Laiz got a free kick in the 86th minute. After 89 played minutes Depor Alex Return got a freekick which was hit by Leopoldo Laiz. A collision led to RAMBO FC getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Romano Ortiz hit a great ball. In the 95th minute Erasto Cobo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Federico Checa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.