U23 World League

Diego Maradona D10S
Spectators: 7724 (Terracing: 5794, Seating: 1776, VIP seats: 154) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gustavo-Hernán Vallejo took the kick off in the first half of the match. Orlando Lopez hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. Gustavo-Hernán Vallejo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 5thth minute tested the skills of Gonzalo Fonticoba when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 7 minutes had been played when some careless play by Los once leones Ourense's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gustavo-Hernán Díaz was slow to take the kick. During this time MORPH's players had a chance to rest. MORPH's Gustavo-Hernán Armani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nereo Cacheres in the 8th minute of play. The supporters of Los once leones Ourense booed when MORPH was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Orlando Lopez didn't get a good kick on the ball. 18 minutes into the match, Los once leones Ourense's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Birjaio came free, but Gonzalo Fonticoba reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nereo Cacheres in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gustavo-Hernán Armani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gustavo-Hernán Armani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Romualdo Obis, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. 30 minutes had been played when some careless play by Los once leones Ourense's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gustavo-Hernán Díaz was slow to take the kick. During this time MORPH's players had a chance to rest. The corner led MORPH's Gustavo-Hernán Díaz to fire away a dangerous shot which Gonzalo Fonticoba despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 34 minutes into the game, Herminio Florian was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MORPH's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Los once leones Ourense the free kick. In the 34th match minute, MORPH was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Herminio Florian to maneuver through the defense. 41 minutes into the match, Henric Barroso notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of MORPH's Gustavo-Hernán Armani. Gustavo-Hernán Armani was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 47 minutes into the match, MORPH's goal looked a bit too open when Henric Barroso came free, but Gustavo-Hernán Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

In the 53rd minute Romualdo Obis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gustavo-Hernán Armani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 54 minutes, Nereo Cacheres managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Los once leones Ourense's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nereo Cacheres was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Guido Lorencio might have been able to make a better finish in the 57th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gonzalo Fonticoba. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Guido Lorencio ran back to his position shaking his head. MORPH's Gustavo-Hernán Armani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Henric Barroso in the 61st minute of play. 61 minutes into the game, Daniel Birjaio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MORPH's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Los once leones Ourense the free kick. After 62 played minutes MORPH got a freekick which was hit by Daniel Birjaio. Gustavo-Hernán Armani made an important save on a dangerous shot by Romualdo Obis in the 69th minute. After 71 played minutes Los once leones Ourense got a freekick which was hit by Romualdo Obis. Los once leones Ourense's Gonzalo Fonticoba played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Birjaio in the 72nd minute of play. Gonzalo Fonticoba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustavo-Hernán Vallejo, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Gustavo-Hernán Armani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nereo Cacheres, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Gonzalo Fonticoba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Birjaio in the 80th minute of play. Daniel Birjaio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gonzalo Fonticoba read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 82nd minute of play. In the 83rd minute Daniel Birjaio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gonzalo Fonticoba saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gustavo-Hernán Armani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Henric Barroso in the 90th minute of the match. Gonzalo Fonticoba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Birjaio, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. 95 minutes into the match, Romualdo Obis notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of MORPH's Gustavo-Hernán Armani. Gustavo-Hernán Armani was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The Los once leones Ourense supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Los once leones Ourense would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.