U23 World League

stadion Zijdewind
Spectators: 7443 (Terracing: 5583, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) Broom of the System DA13's Alvaro Mastrangelo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Gooitzen Roswinkel charged in rather forcefully in the 5th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gooitzen Roswinkel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ferdi Dekens could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 9th minute of the match, but Emanuele Fata made a huge save. After having played for 11 minutes, Ferdi Dekens managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Zijdewind SC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ferdi Dekens was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Alexander De Cesaris kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. The long shot by Gerard Kok in the 13th minute really tested Emanuele Fata'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. Zijdewind SC were awarded a corner in the 14th minute after Broom of the System DA13's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gerard Kok took the corner. Luuk Meppelink made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alvaro Mastrangelo in the 27th minute of play. After 28 played minutes Zijdewind SC got a freekick which was hit by Sjors Hoekstra. When Ferdi Dekens fell near the penalty area in the 31st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Zijdewind SC's protests and gave Ferdi Dekens a yellow card for diving instead. Ferdi Dekens hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. After 36 played minutes Zijdewind SC got a freekick which was hit by Pascall Klaus. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Carlo Magliocco during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Broom of the System DA13 getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Carlo Magliocco hit a great ball. The supporters of Broom of the System DA13 booed when Zijdewind SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gerard Kok didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

52 minutes into the game, Alvaro Mastrangelo lined in a short shot 0-1 behind a frustrated Luuk Meppelink. Donato Di Fazio came free with the goalkeeper in the 59th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Luuk Meppelink could save by the left post. After 60 played minutes Zijdewind SC got a freekick which was hit by Pascall Klaus. In the 62nd match minute, Zijdewind SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pascall Klaus to maneuver through the defense. 63 minutes into the match, Zijdewind SC's goalkeeper Luuk Meppelink had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alvaro Mastrangelo. Luuk Meppelink showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alvaro Mastrangelo in the 65th minute of the match. Luuk Meppelink showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dino Cannavacciuolo, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. In the 72nd match minute, Broom of the System DA13 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexander De Cesaris to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Zijdewind SC's Luuk Meppelink got control of the ball when Beppe Di Campli tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 79th minute of the match, Dino Cannavacciuolo tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Luuk Meppelink saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 81st minute Felice Caracciolo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luuk Meppelink saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 84th minute Beppe Di Campli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luuk Meppelink saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 86th minute, Beppe Di Campli made a precise shot to the right of Luuk Meppelink. Zijdewind SC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. 91 minutes into the match, Zijdewind SC's goalkeeper Luuk Meppelink had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Beppe Di Campli. Broom of the System DA13's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.