U23 World League

Arena do Grêmio
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) After 2 played minutes Grêmio RK75 got a freekick which was hit by Baltazar Filho. Javiero Milei showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amado Vedillo in the 3rd minute of the match. Nilton Lira kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Grêmio RK75's Javiero Milei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amado Vedillo in the 13th minute of play. Baltazar Filho might have been able to make a better finish in the 17th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Celso Frutos. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Baltazar Filho ran back to his position shaking his head. Celso Frutos made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Baltazar Filho sent off a good shot on target. Javiero Milei stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Honorato Federigo's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. Adrian Ďumbier's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Celso Frutos firmly grabbed it by the left post. Victorino Rio kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Baltazar Filho managed to get in a good position for a shot. Grêmio RK75's supporters rose to their feet, but Baltazar Filho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Celso Frutos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Grêmio RK75's Javiero Milei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Melchor Dimo in the 46th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Guanacos's zone, Baltazar Filho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Celso Frutos came out of the goal and Baltazar Filho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Adrian Ďumbier to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd match minute, Grêmio RK75 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrian Ďumbier to maneuver through the defense. Celso Frutos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Agger in the 56th minute of play. After having played for 57 minutes, Christian Linares managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Grêmio RK75's supporters crossed their fingers, but Christian Linares was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 59th minute the ball was on its way in behind Guanacos's goalkeeper Celso Frutos, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Celso Frutos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Baltazar Filho, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Celso Frutos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adrian Ďumbier in the 67th minute of play. A collision led to Guanacos getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Victorino Rio hit a great ball. Celso Frutos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adrian Ďumbier in the 69th minute of play. The supporters of Grêmio RK75 booed when Guanacos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Esteban Justin didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 73rd match minute, Guanacos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauro Peruxu to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Guanacos's zone, Nilton Lira stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Celso Frutos came out of the goal and Nilton Lira tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Baltazar Filho took the ball and in the 83 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Celso Frutos. Celso Frutos dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Guanacos's Celso Frutos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baltazar Filho in the 87th minute of play. After 91 minutes of play, Grêmio RK75's Daniel Agger made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Celso Frutos was left in no man's land by his defense there! Guanacos's Celso Frutos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baltazar Filho in the 95th minute of play. Victorino Rio's late challenge caught a Grêmio RK75's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Victorino Rio helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Grêmio RK75 booed when Guanacos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victorino Rio didn't get a good kick on the ball. 97 minutes into the match, Guanacos's goal looked a bit too open when Adrian Ďumbier came free, but Celso Frutos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Grêmio RK75 were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Guanacos for a fine match.