U23 World League

Libertad
Spectators: 7523 (Terracing: 5643, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) ViHörs's Vilhelm Mårtensson started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Vilhelm Mårtensson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 9th match minute, Discípulos de Ayn Rand was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cecilio Abello to maneuver through the defense. With 14 minutes on the clock, Cecilio Abello commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Discípulos de Ayn Rand fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 13th minute. Penalty! In the 15th minute there was a penalty for ViHörs. Pantaley Merodiyski stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Casimiro Abad. 0-1. Discípulos de Ayn Rand's Casimiro Abad played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Johannes Lägdin in the 19th minute of play. A collision led to Discípulos de Ayn Rand getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Bladi Abella hit a great ball. 26 minutes into the game, Bladi Abella was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Discípulos de Ayn Rand's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ViHörs the free kick. In the 26th minute, Bladi Abella hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 29th match minute, Discípulos de Ayn Rand was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bladi Abella to maneuver through the defense. Discípulos de Ayn Rand's Rene Abechuco was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Börge Isaksson in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When ViHörs's Vilhelm Mårtensson in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Discípulos de Ayn Rand's goalie prevented a goal. Edwin Hurtado hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. Discípulos de Ayn Rand's Casimiro Abad played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vilhelm Bengtsson in the 44th minute of play. Casimiro Abad made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vilhelm Mårtensson in the 48th minute of play. The Discípulos de Ayn Rand players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. ViHörs were winning 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rafael Abella to strike the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Johannes Lägdin in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Casimiro Abad saved Discípulos de Ayn Rand from getting behind. Börge Isaksson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Abella, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Discípulos de Ayn Rand's Rafael Abella got a free kick in the 56th minute. Casimiro Abad was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Emanuel Gustafsson showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 58 minute of play. 62 minutes into the match, Discípulos de Ayn Rand's goalkeeper Casimiro Abad had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Johannes Lägdin. After a rather tough play, Discípulos de Ayn Rand's Bladi Abella got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Vilhelm Mårtensson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Casimiro Abad having to interfere. Casimiro Abad made an important save on a dangerous shot by Emanuel Gustafsson in the 70th minute. In the 72nd match minute, ViHörs was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Charles Skager to maneuver through the defense. In the 72nd minute of the match Rene Abechuco sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Börge Isaksson skillfully saved the ball. After a rather tough play, ViHörs's Elof Sundén got a free kick in the 73rd minute. After 74 played minutes, Discípulos de Ayn Rand's Rene Abechuco shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Börge Isaksson came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Discípulos de Ayn Rand reached it. Johannes Lägdin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a defensive mix-up in ViHörs's zone, Bladi Abella stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Börge Isaksson came out of the goal and Bladi Abella tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Casimiro Abad made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Johannes Lägdin sent off a good shot on target. Börge Isaksson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rafael Abella, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Casimiro Abad was a little too slow when Johannes Lägdin got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 90th minute. The score was now 0-3. Elof Sundén hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. ViHörs's Börge Isaksson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rafael Abella in the 95th minute of play. Rafael Abella took the ball and in the 96 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Börge Isaksson. Börge Isaksson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. The Discípulos de Ayn Rand supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching ViHörs's performance. The match ended with a win for ViHörs.