U23 World League

Stargate Arena
Spectators: 7663 (Terracing: 5750, Seating: 1760, VIP seats: 153) Sanagasta AFC's Tomas Erramu started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. A collision led to LegionArgentina getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Generoso Gau hit a great ball. The supporters of LegionArgentina booed when Sanagasta AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edgard Lonzo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sanagasta AFC's Octavio Jeraldo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Froilan Arnas in the 4th minute of play. Hugo Joanes hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. 9 minutes into the match, Joel Bastiaro dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Hipolito Tono, 1-0. Tomas Erramu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hipolito Tono having to make a save. LegionArgentina's Hipolito Tono played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Erramu in the 12th minute of play. Hipolito Tono showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodrigo Maidana, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. After 23 played minutes Sanagasta AFC got a freekick which was hit by Edgard Lonzo. Hipolito Tono showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Erramu, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Bastiaro in the 31st minute of play forced LegionArgentina's goalkeeper Hipolito Tono to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnaldo Gabino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Octavio Jeraldo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Julián Álvarez in the 37th minute of play. After 37 minutes, Ermegildo Jaunti mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the LegionArgentina and the Sanagasta AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Feliberto Geleberto 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Teodosio Rivero during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Teodosio Rivero kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Ermegildo Jaunti struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Octavio Jeraldo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LegionArgentina. After 45 played minutes Sanagasta AFC got a freekick which was hit by Edgard Lonzo. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Julián Álvarez stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the game, Julián Álvarez recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Octavio Jeraldo. Julián Álvarez showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. In the 57th minute, Generoso Gau hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Froilan Arnas might have been able to make a better finish in the 60th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Octavio Jeraldo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Froilan Arnas ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience was convinced that Julián Álvarez's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Octavio Jeraldo was relentless in the 64th minute of the game. Hipolito Tono showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Feliberto Geleberto in the 68th minute of the match. 69 minutes into the game, Benjamin Gartzen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. LegionArgentina's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sanagasta AFC the free kick. Benjamin Gartzen hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. LegionArgentina's Hipolito Tono played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Bastiaro in the 71st minute of play. Hipolito Tono took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodrigo Maidana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Octavio Jeraldo stood somewhat misplaced when Julián Álvarez came free in front of goal and shot 2-2 to the left of him in the 76 minute. LegionArgentina's Hipolito Tono played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Erramu in the 78th minute of play. When Sanagasta AFC's Tomas Erramu in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LegionArgentina's goalie prevented a goal. Hipolito Tono showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodrigo Maidana in the 83rd minute of the match. In the 83rd match minute, LegionArgentina was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ermegildo Jaunti to maneuver through the defense. When Rigoberto Lucero fell near the penalty area in the 84th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored LegionArgentina's protests and gave Rigoberto Lucero a yellow card for diving instead. When Generoso Gau fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored LegionArgentina's protests and gave Generoso Gau a yellow card for diving instead. Generoso Gau hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. 91 minutes into the game, Benjamin Gartzen threw the ball into play from the sideline. Sanagasta AFC's Edgard Lonzo quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. When Sanagasta AFC's Tomas Erramu in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LegionArgentina's goalie prevented a goal. Ermegildo Jaunti was shown his second yellow card after 93 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Ermegildo Jaunti kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Sanagasta AFC were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.