U23 World League

El Cielito
Spectators: 7674 (Terracing: 5801, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 95) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Anibal Xabier kicked off to start the match. Feliciano Ayala showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ildefonso Marcones, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Santos de Buenos Aires FC's goalkeeper Feliciano Ayala, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Feliciano Ayala made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ildefonso Marcones in the 16th minute of play. 17 minutes had been played when some careless play by Santos de Buenos Aires FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Luciano Nevada was slow to take the kick. During this time Pan FC's players had a chance to rest. A very nice done corner allowed Astor Belarmo to score against Feliciano Ayala in Santos de Buenos Aires FC's goal. 0-1 after 18 minutes. 21 minutes into the match, Santos de Buenos Aires FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ildefonso Marcones came free, but Feliciano Ayala reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Romulo Sal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Viktor Lalkovič, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Feliciano Ayala made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ildefonso Marcones in the 27th minute of play. After 29 played minutes Santos de Buenos Aires FC got a freekick which was hit by Daniel Zabala. Ildefonso Marcones sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Feliciano Ayala took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ildefonso Marcones, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Kamal Hamilton-Maurice had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 34 played minutes Santos de Buenos Aires FC got a freekick which was hit by Ladislao Rudolfo. Pan FC's Arnaldo Cedro suffered a concussion in the 35th minute, after a hard challenge, and had to leave the field. When Daniel Zabala fell near the penalty area in the 35th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Santos de Buenos Aires FC's protests and gave Daniel Zabala a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Santos de Buenos Aires FC's Daniel Zabala got a free kick in the 36th minute. 39 minutes into the game, Santos de Buenos Aires FC's Cipriano Aztore nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Romulo Sal made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. After some careless play in the Santos de Buenos Aires FC defense, Ildefonso Marcones kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Feliciano Ayala. The Santos de Buenos Aires FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Feliciano Ayala should have stopped the shot. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Kamal Hamilton-Maurice kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. If Anibal Xabier had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 63 minutes into the game, Bernabe Bermudo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pan FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Santos de Buenos Aires FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Pan FC's Bernabe Bermudo got a free kick in the 63rd minute. The supporters of Pan FC booed when Santos de Buenos Aires FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eulalio Chucho didn't get a good kick on the ball. 74 minutes into the game, Santos de Buenos Aires FC's Anibal Xabier nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Romulo Sal made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. Santos de Buenos Aires FC's Godofredo Rioja was substituted for Anibal Xabier. Romulo Sal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Godofredo Rioja, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Godofredo Rioja during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Pan FC booed when Santos de Buenos Aires FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Godofredo Rioja didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Pan FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.