U23 World League

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Spectators: 7727 (Terracing: 5796, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Anatoly Karpov took the kick off in the first half of the match. Vladimir Kramnik made a fantastic save in the 3rd minute, when Danilo Aguilera sent off a good shot on target. Anatoly Karpov scored 0-1 in the 5th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Haroldo Orland, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Gelu Cornoiu fell near the penalty area in the 11th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Maci -MM-'s protests and gave Gelu Cornoiu a yellow card for diving instead. Vladimir Kramnik showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ulises Erasto, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Abasto fútbol club's Haroldo Orland played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anatoly Karpov in the 16th minute of play. 17 minutes into the match, Abasto fútbol club's goal looked a bit too open when Anatoly Karpov came free, but Haroldo Orland reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulises Erasto in the 20th minute of play forced FC Maci -MM-'s goalkeeper Vladimir Kramnik to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 21 played minutes Abasto fútbol club got a freekick which was hit by Basilio Colon. 26 minutes into the match, Leonardo Escobar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vladimir Kramnik. FC Maci -MM-'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Leonardo Escobar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. After a rather tough play, Abasto fútbol club's Basilio Colon got a free kick in the 28th minute. In the 32nd minute FC Maci -MM- were awarded a corner. Sabin Miclauș went to the cornerflag to take it. Sabin Miclauș made a great header on FC Maci -MM-'s corner, it was just that Abasto fútbol club's Haroldo Orland managed to reach the ball for a save. When Codrin Calomfir fell near the penalty area in the 33rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Maci -MM-'s protests and gave Codrin Calomfir a yellow card for diving instead. In the 33rd match minute, FC Maci -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Codrin Calomfir to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of FC Maci -MM- booed when Abasto fútbol club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Danilo Aguilera didn't get a good kick on the ball. Haroldo Orland didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Anatoly Karpov went, in the 46th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Danilo Aguilera stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 59 minutes into the match, Octavian Gaciu dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Haroldo Orland, 2-3. Basilio Colon hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. Felix Lucaci kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Abasto fútbol club made a substitution. Claudio Illart replaced Leonardo Escobar. In the 68th minute, Codrin Calomfir hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When FC Maci -MM-'s Anatoly Karpov in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Abasto fútbol club's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Anatoly Karpov in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Haroldo Orland saved Abasto fútbol club from getting behind. In the 79thth minute of the game Claudio Illart who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Maci -MM-'s Vladimir Kramnik was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Vladimir Kramnik showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudio Illart, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. After a rather tough play, Abasto fútbol club's Basilio Colon got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Basilio Colon kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Haroldo Orland made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anatoly Karpov in the 96th minute of play.