U23 League

LA FORTALEZA
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) 4 minutes into the game, Yerko Gold cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Alfonso Marcantonio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Vinícius Novaes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chance Adams, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. 16 minutes into the match, SICARIOS Fútbol Club's goal looked a bit too open when Chance Adams came free, but Vinícius Novaes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Robby Kelley hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. Yerko Gold's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Alfonso Marcantonio firmly grabbed it by the left post. After 22 minutes Racing Miami Futbol Club's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Jerardo Liberona who took care of the corner kick. The corner led SICARIOS Fútbol Club's Jerardo Liberona to fire away a dangerous shot which Alfonso Marcantonio despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a rather tough play, SICARIOS Fútbol Club's Disvandis Sanhueza got a free kick in the 23rd minute. Yerko Gold might have been able to make a better finish in the 27th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Alfonso Marcantonio. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Yerko Gold ran back to his position shaking his head. Alfonso Marcantonio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yerko Gold, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Vinícius Novaes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodney Hagen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 33rd minute, Yerko Gold left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The SICARIOS Fútbol Club fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. After 36 played minutes SICARIOS Fútbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Juan Luis Dean. In the 37th match minute, SICARIOS Fútbol Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aristeo Wickel to maneuver through the defense. Alexis Hoover's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vinícius Novaes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. Juan Luis Dean hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. Chance Adams's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vinícius Novaes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 45th minute of play. Tyrone Terrell kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Yerko Gold was the one to do the kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Yerko Gold managed to get in a good position for a shot. SICARIOS Fútbol Club's supporters rose to their feet, but Yerko Gold was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alfonso Marcantonio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Delfino Schuchardt kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Chance Adams scored 2-1 in the 61st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Vinícius Novaes, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 64 minutes into the game, Racing Miami Futbol Club's Rodney Hagen nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vinícius Novaes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. Vinícius Novaes made a fantastic save in the 68th minute, when Rodney Hagen sent off a good shot on target. Racing Miami Futbol Club were awarded a corner in the 69th minute after SICARIOS Fútbol Club's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Alexis Hoover took the corner. Alexis Hoover made a great header on Racing Miami Futbol Club's corner, it was just that SICARIOS Fútbol Club's Vinícius Novaes managed to reach the ball for a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yerko Gold in the 72nd minute of play forced Racing Miami Futbol Club's goalkeeper Alfonso Marcantonio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Rodney Hagen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rodney Hagen's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 78thth minute, Vinícius Novaes skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Barni Carranza in the 86th minute of play forced Racing Miami Futbol Club's goalkeeper Alfonso Marcantonio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Racing Miami Futbol Club booed when SICARIOS Fútbol Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yerko Gold didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 94th minute, Maurín Banda hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 96th minute, Rodney Hagen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 98 played minutes Racing Miami Futbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Larry Cermak. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.