U21 World League

ALICO ARENA
Spectators: 7446 (Terracing: 5586, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) Florida Gulf Coast's Arsenio Emenon 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. Conrado Iliana charged in rather forcefully in the 3rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Conrado Iliana the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 4th minute of the match Bernt Abelsson shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Lucio Geofredo showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 9th match minute, Florida Gulf Coast was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciro Corderun to maneuver through the defense. In the 10th minute of the match Kent Malmberg sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Lucio Geofredo skillfully saved the ball. Lucio Geofredo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bertil Sandell, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. In the 20th minute Arsenio Emenon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Egil Örnberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 20th match minute, The Wild Bunch was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robin Pettersson to maneuver through the defense. 21 minutes into the match, The Wild Bunch's goalkeeper Egil Örnberg had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ciro Corderun. Maximino Beila could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Egil Örnberg made a huge save. Kent Malmberg charged in rather forcefully in the 24th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kent Malmberg the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Kent Malmberg kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. The Wild Bunch's Egil Örnberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arsenio Emenon in the 27th minute of play. Egil Örnberg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ciro Corderun in the 32nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maximino Beila in the 36th minute of play forced The Wild Bunch's goalkeeper Egil Örnberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Florida Gulf Coast's Arsenio Emenon slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Egil Örnberg. That made the score 1-0 after 42 minutes of play. Florida Gulf Coast's Arsenio Emenon got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 47 minutes, Ciro Corderun mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Florida Gulf Coast and the The Wild Bunch players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 47th match minute, Florida Gulf Coast was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciro Corderun to maneuver through the defense. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Bertil Sandell made the kick off in the second half. Conrado Iliana was shown his second yellow card after 53 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The supporters of The Wild Bunch booed when Florida Gulf Coast was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Conrado Iliana didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ciro Corderun was shown his second yellow card after 56 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 56 played minutes Florida Gulf Coast got a freekick which was hit by Ciro Corderun. Lucio Geofredo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernt Abelsson in the 58th minute of the match. Lucio Geofredo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Markus Zachrisson, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Lucio Geofredo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Markus Zachrisson in the 65th minute. Lucio Geofredo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernt Abelsson in the 66th minute of the match. Lucio Geofredo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernt Abelsson in the 71st minute of play. Lucio Geofredo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Markus Zachrisson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 73 played minutes Florida Gulf Coast got a freekick which was hit by Maximino Beila. Gabriel Sanchez hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Fidel Maureo kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. 80 minutes into the match, Florida Gulf Coast's goal looked a bit too open when Bernt Abelsson came free, but Lucio Geofredo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arsenio Emenon was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 82 minutes into the match. Robin Pettersson charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Robin Pettersson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 89 played minutes The Wild Bunch got a freekick which was hit by Robin Pettersson. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bernt Abelsson in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lucio Geofredo saved Florida Gulf Coast from getting behind. If Kent Malmberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The The Wild Bunch players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Florida Gulf Coast from taking control. The game ends in a draw.