U21 World League

Joaquin F. A Delgado
Spectators: 7528 (Terracing: 5647, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) COSQUIN SFC's Gregorio Diagur played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Flavinho de Amorim in the 5th minute of play. After a rather tough play, COSQUIN SFC's Narciso Mendiko got a free kick in the 5th minute. Benjamin Chaves took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 6th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gregorio Diagur. COSQUIN SFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Manuel Lanzini could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Hugo de Amorim made a huge save. Santiago Simon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Hugo de Amorim tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When COSQUIN SFC's Santiago Simon in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Jukatriz's goalie prevented a goal. 19 minutes into the game, Adalberto Monteiro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Jukatriz's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave COSQUIN SFC the free kick. Santiago Simon who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 20thth minute tested the skills of Hugo de Amorim when he managed to save the team from getting behind. A collision led to Jukatriz getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Cléberson Saldanha hit a great ball. 31 minutes into the match, COSQUIN SFC's goal looked a bit too open when Flavinho de Amorim came free, but Gregorio Diagur reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hugo de Amorim didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 41st minute, which inside left pole to 2-0. Santiago Simons short, quick shot in the 47thth minute got Hugo de Amorim to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Osmar Motta stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Manuel Lanzini ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Hugo de Amorim was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. If Santiago Simon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hugo de Amorim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Santiago Simon, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Benjamin Chaves took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 58th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gregorio Diagur. COSQUIN SFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The COSQUIN SFC fans' excitement grew in the 59th match minute when COSQUIN SFC's Eustacio Mitxaut looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 4-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Manuel Lanzini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hugo de Amorim having to interfere. Hugo de Amorim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julián Alvarez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 71 minutes into the match, Jukatriz's goal looked a bit too open when Santiago Simon came free, but Hugo de Amorim reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 72nd play minutes Santiago Simon shot 5-0, a short shot which went by Hugo de Amorim and just under the crossbar into goal. Hugo de Amorim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eustacio Mitxaut, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Jukatriz's zone, Eustacio Mitxaut stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hugo de Amorim came out of the goal and Eustacio Mitxaut tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 84 minutes into the match, Jukatriz's goal looked a bit too open when Santiago Simon came free, but Hugo de Amorim reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 85 minutes into the match, Eustacio Mitxaut had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Hugo de Amorim. Jukatriz's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eustacio Mitxaut was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 89th minute, Raimundo Travassos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Jukatriz's supporters rose to their feet, but Raimundo Travassos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gregorio Diagur breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 91 minutes into the match, COSQUIN SFC's goal looked a bit too open when Flavinho de Amorim came free, but Gregorio Diagur reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 92 minutes into the game, COSQUIN SFC's Santiago Simon nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hugo de Amorim made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 7-0.