U21 World League

Stadion Narodowy
Spectators: 7463 (Terracing: 5598, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when João Adolfo Leite made the kick off which started today's match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Michael Ballack during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. João Adolfo Leite's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lance Haßke read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Roque Reuter got free with Telmo Trigo in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Roque Reuter succeeded in the game's 19th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-1. When A.A. Francana's João Adolfo Leite in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye STARGARD FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 32nd match minute, A.A. Francana was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João Adolfo Leite to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Armandinho Vergílio in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lance Haßke saved STARGARD FC from getting behind. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Roque Reuter made a kick off. In the 51st minute, João Adolfo Leite got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Válbson Soeiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 58th minute, A.A. Francana's Cido Vinhas dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-3. 61 minutes into the game, Denílson Leite was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. A.A. Francana's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave STARGARD FC the free kick. The supporters of STARGARD FC booed when A.A. Francana was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Denílson Leite didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 64th minute, João Adolfo Leite ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Lance Haßke was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-4. During the 69th minute of the match Michael Ballack completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Michael Ballack a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Michael Ballack hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. In the 73rd match minute, A.A. Francana was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João Adolfo Leite to maneuver through the defense. Roque Reuter scored 2-4 in the 74th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Telmo Trigo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Roque Reuter sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Telmo Trigo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Roque Reuter's shot from short distance in the 90th minute. When A.A. Francana's João Adolfo Leite in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye STARGARD FC's goalie prevented a goal. The A.A. Francana supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing A.A. Francana would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.