U21 World League

GELORA JEMBer UTara
Spectators: 7779 (Terracing: 5835, Seating: 1789, VIP seats: 155) Emil Ploshtakov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chi Bay in the 3rd minute of play. Emil Ploshtakov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chi Bay, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Temida Sf's Emil Ploshtakov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chi Bay in the 11th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Temida Sf's Grigor Muchanov got a free kick in the 12th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Yusuf Restiana during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Temida Sf booed when JEMBer UTara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yusuf Restiana didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 17th minute Tihomir Veselinski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mekki Pink saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Emil Ploshtakov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chi Bay in the 22nd minute of play. 26 minutes into the match, JEMBer UTara's Chi Bay sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Emil Ploshtakov narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of JEMBer UTara booed when Temida Sf was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vesko Balashev didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in JEMBer UTara's zone, Tihomir Veselinski stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mekki Pink came out of the goal and Tihomir Veselinski tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 37 minutes into the match, JEMBer UTara's goal looked a bit too open when Tihomir Veselinski came free, but Mekki Pink reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 38 minutes JEMBer UTara's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Totyo Borchev who took care of the corner kick. Faiz Dhanabalan hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Chi Bay to strike the kick off in the second half. Emil Ploshtakov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Chi Bay in the 53rd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tihomir Veselinski in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mekki Pink prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mekki Pink stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tihomir Veselinski's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. Emil Ploshtakov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Chi Bay in the 59th minute of the match. JEMBer UTara's Mekki Pink proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save JEMBer UTara from getting a goal against them. Temida Sf made a substitution. Evrosi Darakchiev replaced Totyo Borchev. The supporters of JEMBer UTara booed when Temida Sf was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Faiz Dhanabalan didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Temida Sf's zone, Chi Bay stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emil Ploshtakov came out of the goal and Chi Bay tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Chi Bay took the ball and in the 69 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Emil Ploshtakov. Emil Ploshtakov dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chi Bay in the 73rd minute of play forced Temida Sf's goalkeeper Emil Ploshtakov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When JEMBer UTara's Chi Bay in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Temida Sf's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of JEMBer UTara booed when Temida Sf was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vute Sapundzhiev didn't get a good kick on the ball. Temida Sf's Hristo Kozovski was substituted for Tihomir Veselinski. In the 83rd match minute, Temida Sf was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Evrosi Darakchiev to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet as Hristo Kozovski kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Mekki Pink. That made the score 1-1 in the 86 minute of play. After some careless play in the Temida Sf defense, Chi Bay kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Emil Ploshtakov. The Temida Sf fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Emil Ploshtakov should have stopped the shot. Hristo Kozovski struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Mekki Pink didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Temida Sf. JEMBer UTara's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.