U23 World League

Duff Stadium
Spectators: 7751 (Terracing: 5815, Seating: 1782, VIP seats: 154) 3 minutes into the match, Baldomero Mancio notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of United FC's Fabien Barthez. Fabien Barthez was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Jorge Luke was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Edwin Smith showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 8 minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as United FC's John Villalon slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Jorge Luke. That made the score 2-1 after 13 minutes of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by John Villalon in the 16th minute of play forced • El Croacia fobal club •'s goalkeeper Jorge Luke to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st minute the ball was on its way in behind • El Croacia fobal club •'s goalkeeper Jorge Luke, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 22 played minutes • El Croacia fobal club • got a freekick which was hit by Lorenzo Chumo. Gabriel Karlo's late challenge caught a United FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gabriel Karlo helped the player get up and apologised. Jorge Luke showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Uriel Ribeiro in the 28th minute of the match. In the 29th minute, Gabriel Karlo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 33 played minutes United FC got a freekick which was hit by Jhonny Evans. A collision led to • El Croacia fobal club • getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Uriel Dolfo hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Uriel Ribeiro in the 40th minute of play forced • El Croacia fobal club •'s goalkeeper Jorge Luke to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jorge Luke showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from John Villalon in the 43rd minute of the match. John Villalon who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 47thth minute tested the skills of Jorge Luke when he managed to save the team from getting behind.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for John Villalon to strike the kick off in the second half. Uriel Ribeiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Uriel Ribeiro in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jorge Luke prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 56 minutes into the match, United FC's Edwin Smith sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jorge Luke narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Edwin Smith sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. • El Croacia fobal club •'s Jorge Luke played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Uriel Ribeiro in the 60th minute of play. 62 minutes into the game, United FC's John Villalon nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jorge Luke made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-1. Jorge Luke took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Uriel Ribeiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When United FC's Uriel Ribeiro, in the 69th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for United FC. If Uriel Ribeiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Goren Cabañas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Jorge Luke tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jorge Luke showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from John Villalon in the 78th minute of the match. Jorge Luke showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from John Villalon, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Jorge Luke stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Uriel Ribeiro's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. In the 84th minute John Villalon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jorge Luke saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edwin Smith recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jorge Luke stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of John Villalon's shot from short distance in the 91st minute. Jorge Luke made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from John Villalon in the 94th minute of play. When the referee ended the match the United FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.