U23 World League

Opel National Arena
Spectators: 7688 (Terracing: 5767, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Angelino Ponciano started the match with the kick off. A collision led to Lisburn Distillery F.C. getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Freddy Lowe hit a great ball. 8 minutes into the match, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Billy Booth sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Federico Isias narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Angelino Ponciano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Clive Workman in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Federico Isias saved Angua FC from getting behind. Tobias Maiorga might have been able to make a better finish in the 24th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Brian Lambert. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tobias Maiorga ran back to his position shaking his head. Angua FC's Federico Isias played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Clive Workman in the 27th minute of play. Angua FC's Federico Isias played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Clive Workman in the 27th minute of play. Federico Isias made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Clive Workman sent off a good shot on target. 31 minutes into the match, Angua FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elói Alagoano came free, but Federico Isias reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Angua FC's Federico Isias played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elói Alagoano in the 36th minute of play. After 38 played minutes Angua FC got a freekick which was hit by Benicio Vimaro. When Angua FC's Angelino Ponciano in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kevin Crouch during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Kevin Crouch got a free kick in the 43rd minute. In the 46th minute, Elói Alagoano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Billy Booth stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Benicio Vimaro hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. In the 57th minute the ball was on its way in behind Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s goalkeeper Brian Lambert, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Federico Isias made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Clive Workman in the 67th minute of play. Lisburn Distillery F.C. were furious when Blair Crittenden was red carded, 69 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In a very dangerous position, a player in Lisburn Distillery F.C. fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 69th minute. Penalty! After a rather tough play, Angua FC's Benicio Vimaro got a free kick in the 83rd minute. After 88 played minutes Angua FC got a freekick which was hit by Angelino Ponciano. After a rather tough play, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Elói Alagoano got a free kick in the 95th minute. When the referee blew the final whistle jeers and boos were heard from the home team's supporters. They were angered to see Lisburn Distillery F.C. lose a match they had controlled from the kick-off.