U23 World League

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Spectators: 7673 (Terracing: 5755, Seating: 1765, VIP seats: 153) In the 4th minute, Nenko Abazov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Petar Hubchev hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. The long shot by Gediminas Donskis in the 9th minute really tested Tomás Lucila's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Qu Ling Lin in the 12th minute of play forced Manchester United F.C.'s goalkeeper Evrosi Popsavov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 12 minutes into the game, Silver Play 2's Qu Ling Lin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Evrosi Popsavov made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Silver Play 2's Tomás Lucila played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Trayan Kavalov in the 16th minute of play. Qu Ling Lin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Evrosi Popsavov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Vladko Pipkov got free with Tomás Lucila in the 19th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Kalin Funev fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manchester United F.C.'s protests and gave Kalin Funev a yellow card for diving instead. Qu Ling Lin blasted a shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Evrosi Popsavov having to make a save. Evrosi Popsavov didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Nicanor Mede went, in the 34th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. Manchester United F.C.'s Evrosi Popsavov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Qu Ling Lin in the 37th minute of play. Tomás Lucila made an important save on a dangerous shot by Trayan Kavalov in the 40th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 41 minutes, Tomás Lucila successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 43rd minute, Francesco Totti hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 46th minute of the match, Trayan Kavalov tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Tomás Lucila saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Qu Ling Lin to strike the kick off in the second half. Evrosi Popsavov was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Qu Ling Lin showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-3 in the 53 minute of play. Evrosi Popsavov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Qu Ling Lin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Francesco Totti's late challenge caught a Silver Play 2's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Francesco Totti helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Silver Play 2 booed when Manchester United F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francesco Totti didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Silver Play 2 booed when Manchester United F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francesco Totti didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 65th minute, Trayan Kavalov ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Tomás Lucila was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-3. Francesco Totti struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Tomás Lucila didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manchester United F.C.. In the 72nd minute of the match, Silvio Dubardo tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Evrosi Popsavov saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Silver Play 2's Tomás Lucila played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gediminas Donskis in the 76th minute of play. Francesco Totti struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Tomás Lucila didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manchester United F.C.. In the 82nd minute Trayan Kavalov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tomás Lucila saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Silvio Dubardo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 85thth minute, Evrosi Popsavov skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Tomás Lucila didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Trayan Kavalov went, in the 87th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-3 was the resulting score. Evrosi Popsavov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silvio Dubardo in the 91st minute of play. Evrosi Popsavov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Silvio Dubardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.