U21 World League

Športni Park Gorica
Spectators: 7852 (Terracing: 5890, Seating: 1806, VIP seats: 156) In the 5th match minute, Đ∈p○rㄒﺃν○ ∈kдㄒ○m√ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Uriel Egoi to maneuver through the defense. In the 6th minute, László Tar fired a really elegant long shot, but Gogo Firmin threw himself and managed to get hold of the ball just in front of the right post. Constantino Eguntsenti was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 8 minutes into the match. In the 7th minute, one of HIT Gorica:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for HIT Gorica. Konstantin Pančur had in the 9thth minute some difficulties stopping Victorio Koldo's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Gogo Firmin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zlatko Goričan, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Ciriaco Eguzki hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Gogo Firmin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brite McCready, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Đ∈p○rㄒﺃν○ ∈kдㄒ○m√'s Esteban Quito got a free kick in the 21st minute. 22 minutes into the match, HIT Gorica's László Tar sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gogo Firmin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Gogo Firmin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brite McCready, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of HIT Gorica booed when Đ∈p○rㄒﺃν○ ∈kдㄒ○m√ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ciriaco Eguzki didn't get a good kick on the ball. Brite McCready sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tiburcio Jurdan hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. 43 minutes into the game, Uriel Egoi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Đ∈p○rㄒﺃν○ ∈kдㄒ○m√'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave HIT Gorica the free kick. After 43 played minutes Đ∈p○rㄒﺃν○ ∈kдㄒ○m√ got a freekick which was hit by Uriel Egoi. Brite McCready received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Gogo Firmin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cleto Txartiko made a kick off. If Brite McCready had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brite McCready in the 54th minute of play forced Đ∈p○rㄒﺃν○ ∈kдㄒ○m√'s goalkeeper Gogo Firmin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 56 minutes into the match, Đ∈p○rㄒﺃν○ ∈kдㄒ○m√'s goal looked a bit too open when Brite McCready came free, but Gogo Firmin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to HIT Gorica getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Jernej Petrovič hit a great ball. In the 60th minute the ball was on its way in behind Đ∈p○rㄒﺃν○ ∈kдㄒ○m√'s goalkeeper Gogo Firmin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 62 minutes into the match, HIT Gorica's Brite McCready sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gogo Firmin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 65 minutes had been played when some careless play by Đ∈p○rㄒﺃν○ ∈kдㄒ○m√'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. László Tar was slow to take the kick. During this time HIT Gorica's players had a chance to rest. László Tar made a great header on HIT Gorica's corner, it was just that Đ∈p○rㄒﺃν○ ∈kдㄒ○m√'s Gogo Firmin managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 67th minute, Zlatko Goričan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 70thth minute of the game Antoni Zdrojewski who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Đ∈p○rㄒﺃν○ ∈kдㄒ○m√'s Gogo Firmin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. HIT Gorica's Brite McCready got a good chance for a goal in the 71st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. HIT Gorica's Rastislav Tomič was substituted for Jernej Petrovič. After a defensive mix-up in Đ∈p○rㄒﺃν○ ∈kдㄒ○m√'s zone, Brite McCready stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gogo Firmin came out of the goal and Brite McCready tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Brite McCready had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tiburcio Jurdan during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Gogo Firmin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zlatko Goričan in the 86th minute of the match. 92 minutes into the match, HIT Gorica's Brite McCready sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gogo Firmin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 93 played minutes Đ∈p○rㄒﺃν○ ∈kдㄒ○m√ got a freekick which was hit by Vinicio Espiridion. After 94 played minutes HIT Gorica got a freekick which was hit by László Tar.