U21 World League

Tamsus Miškas
Spectators: 8079 (Terracing: 6061, Seating: 1858, VIP seats: 160) Lekparken FC's Cyryl Kiewra started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Saúl Gentiletti sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 8 minutes into the match, FC Žalia Giria's goal looked a bit too open when Måns Stålman came free, but Adolfo Carrizo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Taha Ali kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. In the 18th minute of the match Erling Boklund sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Adolfo Carrizo skillfully saved the ball. The supporters of FC Žalia Giria booed when Lekparken FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mauro Bastos didn't get a good kick on the ball. 22 minutes into the match, FC Žalia Giria's goal looked a bit too open when Måns Stålman came free, but Adolfo Carrizo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 27th minute Lekparken FC were awarded a corner. Edgard Alves went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Edgard Alves almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC Žalia Giria's Adolfo Carrizo did a great save. A hard shot 29 in the game by Saúl Gentiletti from a close distance when the talented Sigge Holmberg managed to make a qualified save. Lekparken FC's players were relieved. Daniel Jacobsson kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cyryl Kiewra in the 32nd minute of play forced FC Žalia Giria's goalkeeper Adolfo Carrizo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Adolfo Carrizo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mauro Bastos, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Adolfo Carrizo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Måns Stålman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Adolfo Carrizo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cyryl Kiewra in the 41st minute of play. Osvaldas Nakčiunas kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. In the 43rd minute Måns Stålman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adolfo Carrizo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of FC Žalia Giria booed when Lekparken FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Taha Ali didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Saúl Gentiletti made a kick off. In the 51st minute, Osvaldas Nakčiunas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Måns Stålman could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Adolfo Carrizo made a huge save. The supporters of Lekparken FC booed when FC Žalia Giria was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramūnas Lipskis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mauro Bastos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Adolfo Carrizo made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Saúl Gentiletti in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sigge Holmberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Avram Lupoaia hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. 66 minutes into the match, Edgard Alves sent off a long shot that looked like it was going straight into the goal, but because Adolfo Carrizo threw himself in his full length he managed to grip the ball by the left post, and there was no goal for Edgard Alves this time. In the 70thth minute of the game Saúl Gentiletti who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lekparken FC's Sigge Holmberg was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 71st minute of the game. One of Lekparken FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of FC Žalia Giria:s goal. In the 73rd minute there was a penalty for FC Žalia Giria. Avram Lupoaia stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Sigge Holmberg. 1-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Saúl Gentiletti in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sigge Holmberg saved Lekparken FC from getting behind. Avram Lupoaia charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Avram Lupoaia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Lekparken FC booed when FC Žalia Giria was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Avram Lupoaia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lekparken FC's Edgard Alves shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 85th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Adolfo Carrizo but with some difficulty. Adolfo Carrizo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cyryl Kiewra in the 86th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Cyryl Kiewra's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Adolfo Carrizo was relentless in the 93rd minute of the game. When the referee blew the final whistle, FC Žalia Giria could leave the field as winners, despite Lekparken FC having more of the ball for most of the match.