U23 World League

Apayerey Stadium
Spectators: 7505 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC's Alejo Godoy 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. In the 9th minute, Johnnie Vickers hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 20 minutes into the match, Key Biscayne FC's goalkeeper Del Hernandez had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rodolfo Furtado. An unexpectedly hard shot by Johnnie Vickers in the 22nd minute of play forced Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC's goalkeeper Jesus Dolfo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rodolfo Furtado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Gregorio Cibran fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC's protests and gave Gregorio Cibran a yellow card for diving instead. Gregorio Cibran kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 27th minute, Jamal Boles managed to get in a good position for a shot. Key Biscayne FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Jamal Boles was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jesus Dolfo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rodolfo Furtado did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-0 to the left of a surprised Del Hernandez 29 minutes into the match. Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC's Jesus Dolfo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Merrill Thayer in the 32nd minute of play. Rodolfo Furtado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With 38 minutes on the clock, Ramiro Charro commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Ramiro Charro kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Rodolfo Furtado struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Del Hernandez didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Merrill Thayer to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC's goal looked a bit too open when Johnnie Vickers came free, but Jesus Dolfo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rodolfo Furtado recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rodolfo Furtado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Del Hernandez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Del Hernandez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodolfo Furtado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Rodolfo Furtado came up free with the goalie in the 68th minute, the Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Rodolfo Furtado couldn't finish the play. Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC's Jesus Dolfo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kristopher Curtis in the 73rd minute of play. Cristobal Buinton hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Merrill Thayer could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Jesus Dolfo made a huge save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Merrill Thayer got free with Jesus Dolfo in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Kristopher Curtis's late challenge caught a Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kristopher Curtis helped the player get up and apologised. Key Biscayne FC's Merrill Thayer got a good chance for a goal in the 89th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Tandil Córdoba Legnano FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 97th minute, when Johnnie Vickers scored to the left of an out of position Jesus Dolfo, making the score, 1-1. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.