U23 World League

TORQUE ARENA
Spectators: 7660 (Terracing: 5747, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Duncan Nichols kicked off to start the match. TORQUE F.C.'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lucio Tab in the 4th minute. The corner led TORQUE F.C.'s Lucio Tab to fire away a dangerous shot which Reed Molina despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Jose Arlo in the 6thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Reed Molina, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 8 minutes into the match, ForestFire's goalkeeper Reed Molina had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Guillermo Balesio. With a little luck, ForestFire's Reed Molina got control of the ball when Jose Arlo tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 11th minute, Jose Arlo reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Reed Molina. The goal made the score 1-0. Jose Arlo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Reed Molina tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brad Brock in the 16th minute of play forced TORQUE F.C.'s goalkeeper Blas Roldanillo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. TORQUE F.C.'s Blas Roldanillo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tad Sierra in the 20th minute of play. After 21 played minutes TORQUE F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Lucio Tab. In the 22nd minute of the match Zachariah Barth sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Blas Roldanillo skillfully saved the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jose Arlo got free with Reed Molina in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 25th match minute, TORQUE F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Martin Llorenc to maneuver through the defense. In the 26th minute of the match Zachariah Barth shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Blas Roldanillo showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lamar Knapp in the 27th minute of play forced TORQUE F.C.'s goalkeeper Blas Roldanillo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Reed Molina made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elvio Gaufred in the 32nd minute of play. Blas Roldanillo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lamar Knapp in the 33rd minute of the match. Jose Arlo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Reed Molina made a huge save. In the 43rd minute, Russell Stinson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Inocencio Gonzo struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Reed Molina didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for TORQUE F.C.. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Elvio Gaufred to strike the kick off in the second half. Inocencio Gonzo kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Reed Molina took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guillermo Balesio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Duncan Nichols got free with Blas Roldanillo in the 56th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Reed Molina showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elvio Gaufred, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Blas Roldanillo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Duncan Nichols in the 60th minute of the match. Reed Molina showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jose Arlo in the 61st minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Elvio Gaufred's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Reed Molina was relentless in the 63rd minute of the game. 65 minutes into the match, ForestFire's goal looked a bit too open when Jose Arlo came free, but Reed Molina reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Blas Roldanillo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tad Sierra, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Guillermo Balesio kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 73 minutes, Blas Roldanillo successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 75 minutes into the match, ForestFire's goal looked a bit too open when Elvio Gaufred came free, but Reed Molina reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Norm Peterson kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. Reed Molina showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elvio Gaufred in the 78th minute of the match. Reed Molina took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Inocencio Gonzo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 89 played minutes TORQUE F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Nicasio Celio. 91 minutes into the match, TORQUE F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Tad Sierra came free, but Blas Roldanillo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Blas Roldanillo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tad Sierra, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Russell Stinson charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Russell Stinson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 96th minute of the match Lucio Tab sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Reed Molina skillfully saved the ball. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.