U23 World League

T i t t a r e l l i
Spectators: 10516 (Terracing: 8100, Seating: 2200, VIP seats: 216) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. 顾常鹰 started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by 顾常鹰 in the 3rd minute of play forced Lε COCO SρσяtiV's goalkeeper Teodosio Sergi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 7 minutes, Vinicio Quin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the 『挑战者』大连星海湾 and the Lε COCO SρσяtiV players grew even worse after the yellow card. Vinicio Quin kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Claus Himschoot was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Felipe Ralondo showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 8 minute of play. Felipe Ralondo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 11th minute of the match, but Claus Himschoot made a huge save. Teodosio Sergi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from 顾常鹰 in the 17th minute of play. In the 20th match minute, 『挑战者』大连星海湾 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 顾常鹰 to maneuver through the defense. 『挑战者』大连星海湾's Claus Himschoot proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save 『挑战者』大连星海湾 from getting a goal against them. 36 minutes had been played when some careless play by 『挑战者』大连星海湾's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Qu Yun was slow to take the kick. During this time Lε COCO SρσяtiV's players had a chance to rest. Lε COCO SρσяtiV's Qu Yun was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Claus Himschoot in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by 顾常鹰 in the 39th minute of play forced Lε COCO SρσяtiV's goalkeeper Teodosio Sergi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Teodosio Sergi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 顾常鹰, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 43rd minute, Sorin Bogatu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by 汪俊西 in the 46th minute of play forced Lε COCO SρσяtiV's goalkeeper Teodosio Sergi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 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.

Qu Yun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Claus Himschoot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Felipe Ralondo in the 65th minute of the match. 70 minutes into the game, 『挑战者』大连星海湾's 汪俊西 nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Teodosio Sergi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. When Lε COCO SρσяtiV's Felipe Ralondo 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 『挑战者』大连星海湾's goalie prevented a goal. Carmelo Tiniebra hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. After 82 played minutes Lε COCO SρσяtiV got a freekick which was hit by Carmelo Tiniebra. Claus Himschoot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Florentino Dacio, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. Lε COCO SρσяtiV's Carmelo Tiniebra got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.