U18 World League

Gama Arena
Spectators: 7532 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Herbert Petka started the match with the kick off. Herbert Petka sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mieszko Polkoski's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bine Šercelj read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Džerfi Škrinjar during the 21st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Džerfi Škrinjar hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. 26 minutes into the match, FC Koper's goal looked a bit too open when Herbert Petka came free, but Bine Šercelj reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Herbert Petka in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bine Šercelj prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 33rd minute, Eduard Marš hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bine Šercelj showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Herbert Petka in the 36th minute of the match. Herbert Petka scored 0-1 in the 39th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Bine Šercelj, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Herbert Petka charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Herbert Petka the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of FC Koper booed when ★ Xavi ★【№ 6】⚽ Legend was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Herbert Petka didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

Mato Podlogar kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. An unexpected shot in the 56th minute by Herbert Petka got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. FC Koper's Bine Šercelj played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mieszko Polkoski in the 62nd minute of play. Marino Gregorič kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. 68 minutes into the game, Claudio Brkić was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Koper's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ★ Xavi ★【№ 6】⚽ Legend the free kick. After 69 played minutes FC Koper got a freekick which was hit by Claudio Brkić. 76 minutes into the game, Luka Saje cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Radomir Winszman was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 79 minutes into the match, ★ Xavi ★【№ 6】⚽ Legend's Herbert Petka sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Bine Šercelj narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Bine Šercelj didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Herbert Petka went, in the 81st minute, to the upper right corner, 1-3 was the resulting score. Mieszko Polkoski received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Bine Šercelj tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bine Šercelj made a fantastic save in the 88th minute, when Mariusz Brzakala sent off a good shot on target. Bine Šercelj was a little too slow when Mieszko Polkoski got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 91st minute. The score was now 1-4. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mieszko Polkoski in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bine Šercelj saved FC Koper from getting behind. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. ★ Xavi ★【№ 6】⚽ Legend had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.