U21 World League

Gigante de Arenillas
Spectators: 7459 (Terracing: 5595, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) Atlético Arenillas's Valentine Yepes 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. In the last second Janusz Giejda throw himself and got hold of the ball when John Cadenas in the 7thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Valentine Yepes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Janusz Giejda having to interfere. FC SZAFIRY's Janusz Giejda proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 13th minute of the match, managed to save FC SZAFIRY from getting a goal against them. Valentine Yepes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Janusz Giejda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by John Cadenas in the 19th minute of play forced FC SZAFIRY's goalkeeper Janusz Giejda to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Valentine Yepes got free with Janusz Giejda in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 25 minutes into the game, FC SZAFIRY's Marcin Rekowski nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Asencio Ecija made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 28th minute John Cadenas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Janusz Giejda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 29th minute Asensio Cueto suffered a foot injury and had to be helped off the field. Stefan Bejgier's late challenge caught a Atlético Arenillas's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Stefan Bejgier helped the player get up and apologised. Stefan Bejgier kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. In the 32nd minute, Atlético Arenillas's Valentine Yepes ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Janusz Giejda. Janusz Giejda yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-1. After some careless play in the FC SZAFIRY defense, Valentine Yepes kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Janusz Giejda. The FC SZAFIRY fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Janusz Giejda should have stopped the shot. Valentine Yepes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Janusz Giejda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marcin Rekowski made a kick off. John Cadenas hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Valentine Yepes's late challenge caught a FC SZAFIRY's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Valentine Yepes helped the player get up and apologised. In the 54th minute, Valentine Yepes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Valentine Yepes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Janusz Giejda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 63rd minute Valentine Yepes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Janusz Giejda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. FC SZAFIRY's Janusz Giejda played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valentine Yepes in the 67th minute of play. After 71 minutes, Karol Pachucki mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC SZAFIRY and the Atlético Arenillas players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, FC SZAFIRY's Karol Pachucki got a free kick in the 71st minute. If Valentine Yepes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Stefan Bejgier was shown his second yellow card after 75 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The supporters of Atlético Arenillas booed when FC SZAFIRY was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stefan Bejgier didn't get a good kick on the ball. Karol Pachucki hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Valentine Yepes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Janusz Giejda having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers John Cadenas in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Janusz Giejda saved FC SZAFIRY from getting behind. In the 86th minute, John Cadenas made a precise shot to the right of Janusz Giejda. FC SZAFIRY's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-1. After 90 minutes, Garrido Cue mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Atlético Arenillas and the FC SZAFIRY players grew even worse after the yellow card. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Marcin Rekowski managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC SZAFIRY's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcin Rekowski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Asencio Ecija breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Valentine Yepes in the 94th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Janusz Giejda saved FC SZAFIRY from getting behind. If John Cadenas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.