U23 World League

Saracino Stadium
Spectators: 7687 (Terracing: 5766, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Guillermo Lagos made the kick off which started today's match. 14 minutes into the match, San Pablo FC's Guillermo Lagos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Amadeo Rapinett narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 14 minutes of play, San Pablo FC's Guillermo Lagos made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Amadeo Rapinett was left in no man's land by his defense there! 28 minutes into the match, Attard Gunners's goal looked a bit too open when Guillermo Lagos came free, but Amadeo Rapinett reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 30 minutes into the game, one of Attard Gunners:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. An unexpectedly hard shot by Patrick Izzo in the 32nd minute of play forced San Pablo FC's goalkeeper Andy Hauser to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Neil Axisa's late challenge caught a San Pablo FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Neil Axisa helped the player get up and apologised. Neil Axisa kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Amadeo Rapinett came out of the goal in the 37th minute to try and stop a shot by San Pablo FC's Guillermo Lagos. But to his dismay, Guillermo Lagos quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. Guillermo Lagos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Amadeo Rapinett showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Serafin Dorio in the 42nd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Attard Gunners's zone, Guillermo Lagos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Amadeo Rapinett came out of the goal and Guillermo Lagos 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, Attard Gunners's Neil Axisa got a free kick in the 48th minute. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Michael Testaferrata Olivier to strike the kick off in the second half. Andy Hauser showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andrea Xuereb in the 54th minute of the match. William De Lucca made in the 55th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by San Pablo FC's Bernabe Martxel. In the 56th minute, Guillermo Lagos got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Sixto Palos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Amadeo Rapinett tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. San Pablo FC made a substitution. Carlos Sabin replaced Bernabe Martxel. Serafin Dorio kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Amadeo Rapinett took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Serafin Dorio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 74 played minutes San Pablo FC got a freekick which was hit by Danilo Ralondo. In the 76th minute, Guillermo Lagos got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 82nd minute, one of Attard Gunners:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Attard Gunners. Amadeo Rapinett had in the 83rdth minute some difficulties stopping Danilo Ralondo's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball After 83 minutes of play, San Pablo FC's Danilo Ralondo made it 0-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Amadeo Rapinett was left in no man's land by his defense there! Andy Hauser made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andrea Xuereb in the 90th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Attard Gunners's William De Lucca got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Attard Gunners made a substitution. Lawrence De Marco replaced Michael Testaferrata Olivier. William De Lucca hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Guillermo Lagos came free with the goalkeeper in the 95th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Amadeo Rapinett could save by the left post. A collision led to San Pablo FC getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Natalio Oliverio hit a great ball. 100 minutes into the match, Attard Gunners's goalkeeper Amadeo Rapinett had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Guillermo Lagos. San Pablo FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.