U23 World League

Estadio Galaxy
Spectators: 7550 (Terracing: 5664, Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Conrado Nicholas kicked off to start the match. With his leg Nikolay Bonkov managed to avoid a goal in the 6thth minute, when Galácticos del Pueblo's Felix Loramendi fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Nikolay Bonkov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felix Loramendi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonas Urdin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gez Barber's shot from short distance in the 11th minute. Jim Tonkin kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Gez Barber struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Jonas Urdin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Garlic Eaters. If Conrado Nicholas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Garlic Eaters's Nikolay Bonkov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Conrado Nicholas in the 20th minute of play. In the 21st minute, Albert Crawshaw hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Galácticos del Pueblo booed when Garlic Eaters was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cliff Gurney didn't get a good kick on the ball. 26 minutes into the match, Garlic Eaters's goal looked a bit too open when Conrado Nicholas came free, but Nikolay Bonkov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 29th minute, Galácticos del Pueblo's Conrado Nicholas ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Nikolay Bonkov. Nikolay Bonkov yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Gez Barber sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 39 minutes in the game, Conrado Nicholas fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Nikolay Bonkov having to interfere. Felix Loramendi's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 42ndth minute, Nikolay Bonkov skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Felix Loramendi in the 47thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nikolay Bonkov, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gez Barber made a kick off. In the 54th minute, Conrado Nicholas got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Conrado Nicholas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nikolay Bonkov read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 58th minute of play. Conrado Nicholas kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Nikolay Bonkov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nemesio Valentine in the 67th minute of play. Garlic Eaters's Nikolay Bonkov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Omar Criston in the 71st minute of play. In the 71st minute, Omar Criston left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Galácticos del Pueblo fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. Garlic Eaters's Nikolay Bonkov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Conrado Nicholas in the 75th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Conrado Nicholas in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nikolay Bonkov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 81 played minutes Galácticos del Pueblo got a freekick which was hit by Jerome Boateng. When the match had gone on for 86 minutes, Gez Barber took a quick shot and it went in 2-1 without a chance for Jonas Urdin to make any attempt to save it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Conrado Nicholas in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nikolay Bonkov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Conrado Nicholas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 94th minute, Albert Crawshaw hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nemesio Valentine took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 96th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Nikolay Bonkov. Garlic Eaters's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Galácticos del Pueblo had won after a very even match.