U21 World League

Rushden Lakes
Spectators: 7514 (Terracing: 5636, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) TibaDons's Luke Cooke shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 6th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Vladimiro Barroso but with some difficulty. Ollie Clark didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Vítor Patrício went, in the 10th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. 13 minutes into the match, TibaDons's goal looked a bit too open when Vítor Patrício came free, but Ollie Clark reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ollie Clark showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fernando Portela in the 14th minute of the match. Stu Blewett was extremely unlucky when he, in the 19th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Vladimiro Barroso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rick Postolan in the 26th minute of the match. 32 minutes into the match, Vítor Patrício notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of TibaDons's Ollie Clark. Ollie Clark was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Ollie Clark took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vítor Patrício, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 43 minutes into the game, AD Pontassolense's Fernando Portela nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ollie Clark made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-4. After having played for 47 minutes, Rick Postolan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. TibaDons's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rick Postolan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-4 lead.

Adão Semedo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 55 minutes into the match, Fernando Portela had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ollie Clark. TibaDons's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fernando Portela was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-5. Vítor Patrício in the 64thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ollie Clark, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When the match had gone on for 66 minutes, Vítor Patrício put it in 1-7 from a short distance just to the right of Ollie Clark. Grant Cornish kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. 72 minutes into the game, Vítor Patrício recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ollie Clark. Vítor Patrício showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-8. The supporters of TibaDons booed when AD Pontassolense was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adão Semedo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 81 minutes into the game, Rodrigo Amaro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AD Pontassolense's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave TibaDons the free kick. Ollie Clark showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fernando Portela in the 94th minute of the match. The AD Pontassolense players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.