U23 World League

ACR
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) An unexpectedly hard shot by Mateo Pession in the 5th minute of play forced NUMBA's goalkeeper Juan Perrando to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Through an outstanding action, after 8 minutes, Juan Perrando successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After 9 minutes NUMBA's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ignacy Naujasodis who took care of the corner kick. ACR SA's Ignacy Naujasodis was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Juan Perrando in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Candido Unax in the 22nd minute of play forced ACR SA's goalkeeper Waldemar Klimkiewicz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 24thth minute of the game Candido Unax who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ACR SA's Waldemar Klimkiewicz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Waldemar Klimkiewicz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jacobo Magdaleno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 30th minute Americo Gilabert shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Waldemar Klimkiewicz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 32 minutes into the match, NUMBA's goalkeeper Juan Perrando had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Olgierd Ochylski. A collision led to NUMBA getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Americo Gilabert hit a great ball. 37 minutes into the game, Candido Unax cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Waldemar Klimkiewicz was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. ACR SA's Waldemar Klimkiewicz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Candido Unax in the 44th minute of play. Jacobo Magdaleno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Mateo Pession to make the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in NUMBA's zone, Mateo Pession stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Juan Perrando came out of the goal and Mateo Pession tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 58 minutes into the match, NUMBA's goal looked a bit too open when Mateo Pession came free, but Juan Perrando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Candido Unax in the 64thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Waldemar Klimkiewicz, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 65th match minute, ACR SA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabian Banaszak to maneuver through the defense. Mateo Pession fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Juan Perrando having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaw Kochanowski in the 73rd minute of play forced NUMBA's goalkeeper Juan Perrando to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jacobo Magdaleno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Candido Unax who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 79thth minute tested the skills of Waldemar Klimkiewicz when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Waldemar Klimkiewicz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Americo Gilabert, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Fabian Banaszak hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Mateo Pession recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mateo Pession scored 1-2 in the 95th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Juan Perrando, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.