U21 World League

TONY STARK ARENA
Spectators: 7673 (Terracing: 5755, Seating: 1765, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ezequiel Luke took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Estudiantes de América's Ricardo Caton got a free kick in the 2nd minute. After having played for 3 minutes, Hermosilla Concha managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. River Plate ® 9-12's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hermosilla Concha was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Amadeo Carrizo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ildefonso Balesio in the 6th minute of play. 16 minutes into the match, Estudiantes de América's goal looked a bit too open when Dexter Morgan came free, but Pascual Acosta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pascual Acosta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rollin Stones, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dexter Morgan in the 24th minute of play forced Estudiantes de América's goalkeeper Pascual Acosta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 24thth minute of the game Dexter Morgan who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Estudiantes de América's Pascual Acosta was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 26 minutes of play, River Plate ® 9-12's Dexter Morgan made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Pascual Acosta was left in no man's land by his defense there! 28 minutes into the match, Estudiantes de América's goal looked a bit too open when Rollin Stones came free, but Pascual Acosta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Estudiantes de América getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Matias Ler hit a great ball. In the 32nd match minute, Estudiantes de América was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ricardo Caton to maneuver through the defense. Ezequiel Luke sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ezequiel Luke in the 34th minute of play forced River Plate ® 9-12's goalkeeper Amadeo Carrizo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eriberto Tancredo kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hermosilla Concha in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pascual Acosta saved Estudiantes de América from getting behind. In the 45th match minute, River Plate ® 9-12 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rollin Stones to maneuver through the defense. Ezequiel Luke hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. A collision led to Estudiantes de América getting a freekick after 49 minutes play. Ezequiel Luke hit a great ball. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Hermosilla Concha to make the kick off. Pascual Acosta made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Rollin Stones sent off a good shot on target. Pascual Acosta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dexter Morgan in the 54th minute of the match. In the 55th match minute, River Plate ® 9-12 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hermosilla Concha to maneuver through the defense. Pascual Acosta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dexter Morgan in the 67th minute of play. After 68 played minutes Estudiantes de América got a freekick which was hit by Matias Ler. Matias Ler kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Estudiantes de América's Pascual Acosta proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save Estudiantes de América from getting a goal against them. The supporters of River Plate ® 9-12 booed when Estudiantes de América was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filiberto Ourente didn't get a good kick on the ball. Melchor Evarado charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Melchor Evarado the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of River Plate ® 9-12 booed when Estudiantes de América was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Melchor Evarado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Matias Ler received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Amadeo Carrizo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pascual Acosta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rollin Stones in the 96th minute of the match. Pascual Acosta came out of the goal in the 97th minute to try and stop a shot by River Plate ® 9-12's Dexter Morgan. But to his dismay, Dexter Morgan quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. When the match was over River Plate ® 9-12 could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Estudiantes de América throughout the match.