U23 World League

Gral. San Martín
Spectators: 7538 (Terracing: 5655, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Pastor Napier made the kick off which started today's match. Mario Cuenca made a fantastic save in the 3rd minute, when Luis Manni sent off a good shot on target. When Eduardo Ceandro fell near the penalty area in the 6th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Villa Ballester FC's protests and gave Eduardo Ceandro a yellow card for diving instead. In the 6th minute, Eduardo Ceandro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eduardo Ceandro hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. When A.A. Cachila's Topo Hans in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Villa Ballester FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 11th minute of the game, Federico Bernad landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. A.A. Cachila made a substitution. Beto Píriz Alves replaced Federico Bernad. Eduardo Ceandro kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Luis Manni kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Topo Hans in the 28th minute of play forced Villa Ballester FC's goalkeeper Gabri Arias to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Topo Hans's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gabri Arias read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 32nd minute of play. A.A. Cachila were awarded a corner in the 33th minute after Villa Ballester FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Beto Píriz Alves took the corner. The corner led A.A. Cachila's Atilano Ekialde to fire away a dangerous shot which Gabri Arias despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 37 minutes into the match, A.A. Cachila's Topo Hans sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gabri Arias narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 38 minutes had been played when some careless play by Villa Ballester FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Beto Píriz Alves was slow to take the kick. During this time A.A. Cachila's players had a chance to rest. Pastor Napier could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Mario Cuenca made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Topo Hans in the 43rd minute of play forced Villa Ballester FC's goalkeeper Gabri Arias to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Villa Ballester FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. A.A. Cachila were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Topo Hans made a kick off. Arnoldo Loco hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. If Topo Hans had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Topo Hans could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Gabri Arias made a huge save. With a little luck, Villa Ballester FC's Gabri Arias got control of the ball when Topo Hans tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Topo Hans got free with Gabri Arias in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 69 minutes into the match, Villa Ballester FC's goal looked a bit too open when Romeo Perico came free, but Gabri Arias reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 73rdth minute of the game Topo Hans who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Villa Ballester FC's Gabri Arias was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Dante Jaunzuria fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Villa Ballester FC's protests and gave Dante Jaunzuria a yellow card for diving instead. In the 73rd minute, Dante Jaunzuria hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gabri Arias made an important save on a dangerous shot by Topo Hans in the 80th minute. Gabri Arias made an important save on a dangerous shot by Topo Hans in the 82nd minute. Pastor Napier sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gabri Arias stood somewhat misplaced when Topo Hans came free in front of goal and shot 0-2 to the left of him in the 86 minute. A collision led to Villa Ballester FC getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Arnoldo Loco hit a great ball. Topo Hans could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Gabri Arias made a huge save.