U18 World League

TORQUE ARENA
Spectators: 7853 (Terracing: 5891, Seating: 1806, VIP seats: 156) Njegovan Baletić made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ismael Manilan in the 5th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Warriors of Gora™'s Rade Mrvaljević got a free kick in the 6th minute. With a little luck, Warriors of Gora™'s Njegovan Baletić got control of the ball when Gabriel Isaio tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 10th minute, Tobias Beltza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 13 played minutes, TORQUE F.C.'s Tomás Piearres shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Njegovan Baletić came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in TORQUE F.C. reached it. Julian Eutropio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Grozdan Kojović in the 15th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Warriors of Gora™'s Duško Brkić got a free kick in the 17th minute. When TORQUE F.C.'s Ismael Manilan in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Warriors of Gora™'s goalie prevented a goal. Julian Eutropio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Radoslav Miličić in the 24th minute of play. 27 minutes into the game, Warriors of Gora™'s Radoslav Miličić nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Julian Eutropio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Julian Eutropio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Feđa Zajić, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Feđa Zajić kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. 36 minutes into the match, Warriors of Gora™'s goalkeeper Njegovan Baletić had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Teodoro Dubardo. In the 40th minute Ismael Manilan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Njegovan Baletić saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 41st match minute, Warriors of Gora™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Franc Beckenbauer to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ismael Manilan got free with Njegovan Baletić in the 45th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After the first half Warriors of Gora™ were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Radoslav Miličić was the one to do the kick off. Franc Beckenbauer was shown his second yellow card after 51 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 52nd match minute, Warriors of Gora™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Franc Beckenbauer to maneuver through the defense. Ismael Manilan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 63 minutes, Radoslav Miličić mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Warriors of Gora™ and the TORQUE F.C. players grew even worse after the yellow card. Radoslav Miličić hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. In the 68th minute Ismael Manilan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Njegovan Baletić saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Feđa Zajić during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of TORQUE F.C. booed when Warriors of Gora™ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Feđa Zajić didn't get a good kick on the ball. Julian Eutropio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Radoslav Miličić, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Gabriel Isaio hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Warriors of Gora™'s fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.