U21 World League

ELLAND ROAD
Spectators: 7507 (Terracing: 5631, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Nemesio Mateus took the kick off in the first half of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Robustiano Sansone in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arnfred Engersløv prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 14th match minute, RoBen FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mark Vørsing to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, RoBen FC's Arnfred Engersløv got control of the ball when Serafin Froylan tried to sneak it across the goal line. 23 minutes into the match, RoBen FC's goal looked a bit too open when Serafin Froylan came free, but Arnfred Engersløv reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Braulio Silviano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bøje Derning in the 28th minute of play. Arnfred Engersløv made an important save on a dangerous shot by Serafin Lop in the 29th minute. Amador Bela hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, RoBen FC's Kristof Rarbo got a free kick in the 34th minute. 36 minutes into the match, RoBen FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nemesio Mateus came free, but Arnfred Engersløv reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bøje Derning sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arnfred Engersløv showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amador Bela, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. The supporters of RoBen FC booed when Kaplan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Agustin Quinito didn't get a good kick on the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Braulio Silviano didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 60th minute, which inside left pole to 1-1. Arnfred Engersløv showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Serafin Froylan in the 66th minute of the match. After 67 minutes, Asgar Lehnsbo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the RoBen FC and the Kaplan players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to RoBen FC getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Asgar Lehnsbo hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Serafin Froylan in the 68th minute of play forced RoBen FC's goalkeeper Arnfred Engersløv to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 70th minute, Serafin Froylan left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Kaplan fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. After some careless play in the RoBen FC defense, Serafin Froylan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Arnfred Engersløv. The RoBen FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Arnfred Engersløv should have stopped the shot. 78 minutes into the match, RoBen FC's goal looked a bit too open when Aristides Avellaneda came free, but Arnfred Engersløv reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nemesio Mateus blasted a shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arnfred Engersløv having to make a save. 82 minutes into the match, RoBen FC's goal looked a bit too open when Narciso Eriz came free, but Arnfred Engersløv reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Robustiano Sansone hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. In the 87th minute, Balder Gursø hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arnfred Engersløv showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aristides Avellaneda in the 90th minute of the match. After 91 played minutes RoBen FC got a freekick which was hit by Kristof Rarbo. After some careless play in the RoBen FC defense, Nemesio Mateus kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Arnfred Engersløv. The RoBen FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Arnfred Engersløv should have stopped the shot. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Kaplan had played much better football throughout.