U18 World League

Allianz Squad Arena
Spectators: 7460 (Terracing: 5596, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jorge Gaspar got the match started through his kick off. Hernani Pirani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bozhin Tumangelov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hernani Pirani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Delcho Vladimirov in the 8th minute of play. In the 10th minute of the match Branislav Tropchev shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Hernani Pirani showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Hernani Pirani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bozhin Tumangelov, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. 14 minutes into the match, Bozhin Tumangelov notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Green Squad FC's Hernani Pirani. Hernani Pirani was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Hernani Pirani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Branislav Tropchev in the 21st minute of the match. In the 23rd minute, Emiliyan Dalchev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 27th minute, Detelin Tarlov made a precise shot to the right of Hernani Pirani. Green Squad FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, Delcho Vladimirov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lauta Army's supporters rose to their feet, but Delcho Vladimirov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hernani Pirani breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Green Squad FC's Lúcio da Cunha got a free kick in the 31st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Delcho Vladimirov in the 33rd minute of play forced Green Squad FC's goalkeeper Hernani Pirani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bozhin Tumangelov blasted a shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hernani Pirani having to make a save. Bozhin Tumangelov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Hernani Pirani tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 46th match minute, Green Squad FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raí Jacinto to maneuver through the defense. After 47 played minutes, Lauta Army's Branislav Tropchev shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Hernani Pirani 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 Lauta Army reached it. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Delcho Vladimirov was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Delcho Vladimirov in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hernani Pirani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 54 played minutes Lauta Army got a freekick which was hit by Vlado Popstoyanov. After 56 played minutes Lauta Army got a freekick which was hit by Delcho Vladimirov. Delcho Vladimirov struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Hernani Pirani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lauta Army. When Bozhin Tumangelov came up free with the goalie in the 67th minute, the Lauta Army fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Bozhin Tumangelov couldn't finish the play. Mito Momin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lúcio da Cunha, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. 74 minutes into the game, Bozhin Tumangelov was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lauta Army's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Green Squad FC the free kick. Bozhin Tumangelov hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Delcho Vladimirov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Hernani Pirani made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when Bozhin Tumangelov sent off a good shot on target. Hernani Pirani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Delcho Vladimirov in the 85th minute of play. Hernani Pirani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Delcho Vladimirov in the 86th minute of play. Bozhin Tumangelov struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Hernani Pirani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lauta Army. Lauta Army's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.