U21 World League

Joestar Colosseum
Spectators: 7997 (Terracing: 5999, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Evlogi Dzhoganov took the kick off in the first half of the match. Xilo Cortada blasted a shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lucas Izotz having to make a save. 15 minutes into the match, JET-M's goalkeeper Lucas Izotz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Llorian Candelaria. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lachezar Ralovski in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edgardo Fuica prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 21st minute, Juan José López hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Giovanni Giorno hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Edgardo Fuica stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Evlogi Dzhoganov's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. In the 27th minute, Llorian Candelaria reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Lucas Izotz. The goal made the score 1-0. 30 minutes into the match, Evlogi Dzhoganov had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Edgardo Fuica. ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Evlogi Dzhoganov was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Lucas Izotz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Llorian Candelaria's shot from short distance in the 34th minute. Lucas Izotz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Llorian Candelaria in the 35th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, Evlogi Dzhoganov managed to get in a good position for a shot. JET-M's supporters rose to their feet, but Evlogi Dzhoganov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edgardo Fuica breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to JET-M getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Gavril Kulin hit a great ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Llorian Candelaria to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd match minute, JET-M was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Erenay Erben to maneuver through the defense. In the 53rd minute of the match Juan José López shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Lucas Izotz showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Lucas Izotz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Llorian Candelaria in the 63rd minute of play. ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ made a substitution. Joel-Benjamin Joestar replaced Juan José López. In the 70th minute Lachezar Ralovski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edgardo Fuica saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of JET-M booed when ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jo-Wilfried Joestar didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 78 minutes, Leontin Răica mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ and the JET-M players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 78th match minute, ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leontin Răica to maneuver through the defense. JET-M made a substitution. Yancho Trifonov replaced Lachezar Ralovski. In the 79th match minute, ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leontin Răica to maneuver through the defense. After 83 played minutes ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ got a freekick which was hit by Xavion Zeppeli. ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ were awarded a corner in the 90th minute after JET-M's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Januário Gouveia took the corner. A collision led to ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Ciro Aguilera hit a great ball. In the 96th minute the ball was on its way in behind JET-M's goalkeeper Lucas Izotz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 98th minute Erenay Erben shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edgardo Fuica saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦'s supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.