U21 World League

Estadio Antonio Rios
Spectators: 7483 (Terracing: 5614, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) Leonardo Pepillo made the kick off and thus started the match. Maurits Weinhardt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Denis Anaya in the 4th minute of the match. Martin Benat could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 13th minute of the match, but Maurits Weinhardt made a huge save. Maurits Weinhardt showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonardo Pepillo, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. 16 minutes into the match, Pheonix FC's goalkeeper Maurits Weinhardt had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leonardo Pepillo. When Laust Kisling fell near the penalty area in the 19th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pheonix FC's protests and gave Laust Kisling a yellow card for diving instead. In the 19th minute, Laust Kisling hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marcial Bide hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. Pheonix FC's Maurits Weinhardt played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leonardo Pepillo in the 27th minute of play. In the 28thth minute of the game Leonardo Pepillo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Pheonix FC's Maurits Weinhardt was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Wagner Schaumburg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Generoso Sasoin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Nils Taffenberg came up free with the goalie in the 35th minute, the Pheonix FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Nils Taffenberg couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonardo Pepillo in the 38th minute of play forced Pheonix FC's goalkeeper Maurits Weinhardt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 40th minute, Terri Bjørnekær hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Pheonix FC's Maurits Weinhardt got control of the ball when Martin Benat tried to sneak it across the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Ricardo Palli made the kick off in the second half. Maurits Weinhardt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Benat, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Gloria Verdinegra AFC's Leonardo Pepillo in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pheonix FC's goalie prevented a goal. Marcial Bide kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ricardo Palli in the 61st minute of play forced Gloria Verdinegra AFC's goalkeeper Generoso Sasoin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Maurits Weinhardt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonardo Pepillo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 64 minutes into the match, Pheonix FC's goal looked a bit too open when Martin Benat came free, but Maurits Weinhardt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Gloria Verdinegra AFC booed when Pheonix FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bobby Nessen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Maurits Weinhardt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Horacio Iztal in the 66th minute of the match. Martin Benat received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Maurits Weinhardt tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 75 minutes into the game, Gloria Verdinegra AFC's Martin Benat nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Maurits Weinhardt made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ricardo Palli in the 78th minute of play forced Gloria Verdinegra AFC's goalkeeper Generoso Sasoin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 84 minutes into the match, Leonardo Pepillo notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Pheonix FC's Maurits Weinhardt. Maurits Weinhardt was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. If Martin Benat had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Maurits Weinhardt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonardo Pepillo in the 89th minute of the match. Martin Benat sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Maurits Weinhardt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonardo Pepillo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pheonix FC's Maurits Weinhardt played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Martin Benat in the 95th minute of play. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Gloria Verdinegra AFC had played much better football throughout.