U23 World League

MAXIM
Spectators: 7700 (Terracing: 5776, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nicolas Irrintzi kicked off to start the match. TSIGALKO's Isak Björkdal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nicolas Irrintzi in the 3rd minute of play. Mikolaj Trac kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. After 11 played minutes Acratas Unidos got a freekick which was hit by Reynaldo Perutxo. 13 minutes into the match, Acratas Unidos's goal looked a bit too open when Baldemer Feal came free, but Arnulfo Ignatius reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 13 minutes in the game, Baldemer Feal dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. A collision led to Acratas Unidos getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Fulgencio Baristo hit a great ball. After 18 played minutes, Acratas Unidos's Paolo Nahia shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Isak Björkdal came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Acratas Unidos reached it. When Reynaldo Perutxo fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Acratas Unidos's protests and gave Reynaldo Perutxo a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Acratas Unidos getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Reynaldo Perutxo hit a great ball. The long shot by 慕容 复 in the 22nd minute really tested Arnulfo Ignatius's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Reynaldo Perutxo was shown his second yellow card after 23 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Reynaldo Perutxo kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. A collision led to Acratas Unidos getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Ciro Tello hit a great ball. Teofilo Lorencio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Isak Björkdal having to interfere. After a rather tough play, TSIGALKO's 慕容 复 got a free kick in the 46th minute. After 47 played minutes TSIGALKO got a freekick which was hit by Örjan Sandell. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Arnulfo Ignatius took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baldemer Feal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Baldemer Feal in the 57th minute of play forced Acratas Unidos's goalkeeper Arnulfo Ignatius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Baltasar Froylan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 60 played minutes TSIGALKO got a freekick which was hit by Joakim Termander. Isak Björkdal made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Paolo Nahia sent off a good shot on target. 68 minutes into the match, TSIGALKO's goalkeeper Isak Björkdal had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Paolo Nahia. Adam Dahlquist hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Baltasar Froylan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Teofilo Lorencio hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. 85 minutes into the game, Samim Nevsal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. TSIGALKO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Acratas Unidos the free kick. After a rather tough play, TSIGALKO's Samim Nevsal got a free kick in the 85th minute. Isak Björkdal stood somewhat misplaced when Paolo Nahia came free in front of goal and shot 1-1 to the left of him in the 87 minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mikolaj Trac in the 92nd minute of play forced Acratas Unidos's goalkeeper Arnulfo Ignatius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Isak Björkdal didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Pocho Mele went, in the 96th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. The Acratas Unidos 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.