U23 World League

Carlos Cuomo
Spectators: 7646 (Terracing: 5736, Seating: 1758, VIP seats: 152) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Chan Abeijon kicked off to start the match. If Benjamin Barros had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 2nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 14 played minutes Estación Q. got a freekick which was hit by Benjamin Barros. In the 23rd minute Isaac Nayely shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan Eduardo Araya saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Estación Q.'s Niceto Gaizkine got a free kick in the 26th minute. In the 32nd minute of the match Niceto Gaizkine shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Juan Eduardo Araya showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chan Abeijon in the 33rd minute of play forced Estación Q.'s goalkeeper Ermegildo Ixona to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Benjamin Barros in the 34thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Juan Eduardo Araya, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 41 minutes, Jairo Telmo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Estación Q. and the River LOA players grew even worse after the yellow card. Juan Eduardo Araya made an important save on a dangerous shot by Isaac Nayely in the 45th minute. Juan Eduardo Araya took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isaac Nayely, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jairo Telmo kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Isaac Nayely made a kick off. In the 52nd minute Geronimo Remigio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan Eduardo Araya saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, River LOA's Chan Abeijon got a free kick in the 53rd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Amancio Gorostizaga during the 55th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 56 minutes into the match, Vicente Dolcet notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of River LOA's Juan Eduardo Araya. Juan Eduardo Araya was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 59th minute, Ariano Peacock hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Niceto Gaizkine hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. After 69 played minutes River LOA got a freekick which was hit by Jaume Aracena. Juan Eduardo Araya made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Niceto Gaizkine in the 71st minute of play. Isaac Nayely recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Estación Q. getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Benjamin Barros hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chan Abeijon in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ermegildo Ixona prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Juan Eduardo Araya made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vicente Dolcet in the 87th minute of play. River LOA's Juan Eduardo Araya played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vicente Dolcet in the 96th minute of play. Estación Q. walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.