U23 World League

Arena Bombonera
Spectators: 7741 (Terracing: 5807, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 154) Raik Topuz made the kick off and thus started the match. Raik Topuz struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Ermegildo Baristo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Olympique Fribourg. Ermegildo Baristo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Téo Savion in the 9th minute of the match. After 10 played minutes Olympique Fribourg got a freekick which was hit by Gene Emmenegger. After having played for 10 minutes, Fernan Abancens managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Malvinas Argentinas's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fernan Abancens was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ermegildo Baristo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Raik Topuz in the 16th minute of the match. Malvinas Argentinas's Ermegildo Baristo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Raik Topuz in the 24th minute of play. 26 minutes into the match, Olympique Fribourg's goal looked a bit too open when Ivan Toney came free, but Patrick Knechtli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Téo Savion's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ermegildo Baristo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. 32 minutes into the match, Malvinas Argentinas's goal looked a bit too open when Raik Topuz came free, but Ermegildo Baristo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Patrick Knechtli made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ivan Toney in the 36th minute. After 36 played minutes Olympique Fribourg got a freekick which was hit by Edoardo Oroni. Ermegildo Baristo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Medero Gadea in the 39th minute of the match. Olympique Fribourg's Patrick Knechtli proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save Olympique Fribourg from getting a goal against them. Miguel Godoy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 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 1-0.

After a rather tough play, Olympique Fribourg's Dany Wiesenberg got a free kick in the 50th minute. Patrick Knechtli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivan Toney, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. After 53 minutes, Ivan Toney made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Olympique Fribourg's Patrick Knechtli tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Patrick Knechtli didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ivan Toney went, in the 56th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-0 was the resulting score. Ermegildo Baristo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Medero Gadea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Malvinas Argentinas's Ermegildo Baristo got control of the ball when Fred Stutz tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 68th minute Raik Topuz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ermegildo Baristo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 69thth minute of the game Ivan Toney who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Olympique Fribourg's Patrick Knechtli was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ermegildo Baristo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raik Topuz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Olympique Fribourg's Raik Topuz got a free kick in the 76th minute. Malvinas Argentinas's Serafin Quentin was substituted for Gervasio Sidro. Olympique Fribourg made a substitution. Salomo Montandon replaced Dany Wiesenberg. Raik Topuz kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ivan Toney in the 80th minute of play forced Olympique Fribourg's goalkeeper Patrick Knechtli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ermegildo Baristo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raik Topuz, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Malvinas Argentinas's zone, Marcellus Walpert stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ermegildo Baristo came out of the goal and Marcellus Walpert tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Malvinas Argentinas's Feo Loramendi got a free kick in the 90th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Venancio Nuno during the 91st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 91st match minute, Malvinas Argentinas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Venancio Nuno to maneuver through the defense. Marcellus Walpert could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Ermegildo Baristo made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miguel Godoy in the 94th minute of play forced Olympique Fribourg's goalkeeper Patrick Knechtli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Malvinas Argentinas support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.