U21 World League

Lokomоtiv
Spectators: 7717 (Terracing: 5789, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Vasko Chochkov got the match started through his kick off. Rony de Andrade kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Galin Metzov in the 14th minute of play forced WAU team's goalkeeper Ramón Neves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 17 minutes into the match, Claudinei de Alcântara notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's Lyuben Chuturkov. Lyuben Chuturkov was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Ramón Neves made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Galin Metzov in the 20th minute of play. Lokomotiv Plovdiv's Galin Metzov was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 21st play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Ramón Neves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Galin Metzov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Trifon Patrikov charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Trifon Patrikov the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Vasko Chochkov succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-1 in the 27th playminute. The crowd rose to their feet as Doncho Sarachev kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Ramón Neves. That made the score 3-1 in the 30 minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Galin Metzov in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ramón Neves saved WAU team from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rony de Andrade in the 38th minute of play forced Lokomotiv Plovdiv's goalkeeper Lyuben Chuturkov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 39th match minute, WAU team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Renan Fantini to maneuver through the defense. 42 minutes into the match, Rony de Andrade had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lyuben Chuturkov. Lokomotiv Plovdiv's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rony de Andrade was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-2. A collision led to Lokomotiv Plovdiv getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Simon Wells hit a great ball. After 46 played minutes WAU team got a freekick which was hit by Rafa de Barros. 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 3-2.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Claudinei de Alcântara stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Lokomotiv Plovdiv's Hélder Lago got a free kick in the 51st minute. 56 minutes into the match, WAU team's goal looked a bit too open when Galin Metzov came free, but Ramón Neves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rafa de Barros kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Doncho Sarachev in the 59th minute of play forced WAU team's goalkeeper Ramón Neves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Lokomotiv Plovdiv's zone, Rony de Andrade stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lyuben Chuturkov came out of the goal and Rony de Andrade tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Renan Fantini kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. In the 73rd minute Doncho Sarachev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ramón Neves saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 75th minute, Rony de Andrade left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The WAU team fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-3. 81 minutes into the game, WAU team's Carlos Eduardo Alagoano nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lyuben Chuturkov made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-4. When Lokomotiv Plovdiv's Vasko Chochkov in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye WAU team's goalie prevented a goal. Lyuben Chuturkov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from João Vítor Reis, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. In the 88th minute, Yulian Seferinov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 91 minutes into the game, Galin Metzov was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lokomotiv Plovdiv's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave WAU team the free kick. In the 91st minute, Galin Metzov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lyuben Chuturkov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Claudinei de Alcântara's shot from short distance in the 92nd minute. 95 minutes into the match, Lokomotiv Plovdiv's goal looked a bit too open when Rony de Andrade came free, but Lyuben Chuturkov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.