U23 World League

Rauakyrve Staadion
Spectators: 7487 (Terracing: 5616, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hernán Barco made the kick off which started today's match. Travis Trump recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 2nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 3rd minute, Inacio Trevijano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 4th minute of the match Endel Ehrlich sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ximenes Barnechea skillfully saved the ball. Ximenes Barnechea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Asso Vilep, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Armageddon's Elari Lõoke in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alianza Trujillo's goalie prevented a goal. 15 minutes into the match, Armageddon's goal looked a bit too open when Gaufred Parraga came free, but Peeter Nurk reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Armageddon fans' excitement grew in the 20th match minute when Armageddon's Travis Trump looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a defensive mix-up in Alianza Trujillo's zone, Mihkel Raudsoo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ximenes Barnechea came out of the goal and Mihkel Raudsoo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Endel Ehrlich fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ximenes Barnechea having to interfere. Inacio Trevijano struck a weak shot in the 31st minute. Peeter Nurk didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alianza Trujillo. After 33 played minutes Armageddon got a freekick which was hit by Andrus Koikson. Ximenes Barnechea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raul Metsalu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 42nd match minute, Alianza Trujillo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vincent Mirabel to maneuver through the defense. 45 minutes into the game, Gaufred Parraga was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Alianza Trujillo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Armageddon the free kick. In the 46th minute, Gaufred Parraga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Elari Lõoke to strike the kick off in the second half. After 50 played minutes Alianza Trujillo got a freekick which was hit by Iraido Angosto. Ximenes Barnechea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Travis Trump in the 53rd minute of play. Ximenes Barnechea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Endel Ehrlich in the 58th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Alianza Trujillo's zone, Asso Vilep stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ximenes Barnechea came out of the goal and Asso Vilep tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alianza Trujillo's Alberto Antoñano was substituted for Vellito Berges. Alianza Trujillo made a substitution. Markel Romay replaced Gaufred Parraga. Alianza Trujillo's Nicholas Colunga was substituted for Vincent Mirabel. In the 65th minute, Travis Trump got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Peeter Nurk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Siro Santamaria in the 68th minute of the match. In the 74th minute Dolcet Bevia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Peeter Nurk saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Travis Trump had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Travis Trump in the 78th minute of play forced Alianza Trujillo's goalkeeper Ximenes Barnechea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Alianza Trujillo defense, Travis Trump kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ximenes Barnechea. The Alianza Trujillo fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ximenes Barnechea should have stopped the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Armageddon's zone, Markel Romay stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Peeter Nurk came out of the goal and Markel Romay tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 92 played minutes Armageddon got a freekick which was hit by Andrus Koikson. Ximenes Barnechea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elari Lõoke in the 95th minute of the match. Ximenes Barnechea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elari Lõoke, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Armageddon fans cheered their team off the field, for while Alianza Trujillo had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.