U23 World League

Stadion Maksimir ™
Spectators: 7664 (Terracing: 5749, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) Alberto Etxekopar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 6th minute. Elder de Toledo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Higinio Videl in the 8th minute of play forced GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s goalkeeper Elder de Toledo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Elder de Toledo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Higinio Videl, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 13 minutes into the game, Walt Samuel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. El ABUELO FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ the free kick. Walt Samuel kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. 14 minutes into the match, GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s Angelo Minotti sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rafael Pitin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 16 minutes into the match, Kennet Hedbom had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rafael Pitin. El ABUELO FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Kennet Hedbom was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. In the 22nd minute, Kennet Hedbom 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. Rafael Pitin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zachary Parzysz in the 25th minute of play. In the 28th minute Walt Samuel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elder de Toledo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The El ABUELO FC fans' excitement grew in the 30th match minute when El ABUELO FC's Higinio Videl looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Zachary Parzysz struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Rafael Pitin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for GNK Dinamo Zagreb™. After 38 played minutes GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ got a freekick which was hit by Zachary Parzysz. With a little luck, El ABUELO FC's Rafael Pitin got control of the ball when Zachary Parzysz tried to sneak it across the goal line. A hard shot 42 in the game by Zachary Parzysz from a close distance when the talented Rafael Pitin managed to make a qualified save. El ABUELO FC's players were relieved. After having played for 43 minutes, Higinio Videl managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. El ABUELO FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Higinio Videl was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Elder de Toledo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Higinio Videl, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ made a substitution. Emad Kovič replaced Ninoslav Stipanić. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Zachary Parzysz was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ booed when El ABUELO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flaco Schiavi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rafael Pitin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kennet Hedbom in the 59th minute of the match. In the 61st match minute, El ABUELO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diego Hori to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Kennet Hedbom's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Rafael Pitin was relentless in the 71st minute of the game. GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s Elder de Toledo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Higinio Videl in the 74th minute of play. Ibrica Madunić 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. Rafael Pitin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kennet Hedbom, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. El ABUELO FC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ had controlled the match.