U23 World League

PS STAL ST WOLA
Spectators: 7776 (Terracing: 5833, Seating: 1788, VIP seats: 155) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Zygmunt Bielejewski got the match started through his kick off. Federico Elduayen was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Zygmunt Bielejewski showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 6 minute of play. Federico Elduayen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Artaç Hendekli in the 8th minute of the match. Boleslaw Nakoneczny hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. In the 12th minute of the match Gu Xiao Kun shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Federico Elduayen showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Real de Carmelo 2021 FC's Benth Vedelsgaard got a free kick in the 15th minute. Zygmunt Bielejewski's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Federico Elduayen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 16th minute of play. Michel Batistuta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Federico Elduayen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Zygmunt Bielejewski's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Federico Elduayen was relentless in the 20th minute of the game. In the 21st minute, Baltazar de Amaral hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Maxi Araujo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roman Matai having to interfere. Fabián Canobbio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Michel Batistuta's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Federico Elduayen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. 32 minutes into the match, Real de Carmelo 2021 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Michel Batistuta came free, but Federico Elduayen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Real de Carmelo 2021 FC's Federico Elduayen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michel Batistuta in the 35th minute of play. Federico Elduayen made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zygmunt Bielejewski in the 38th minute. 39 minutes into the match, Zygmunt Bielejewski had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Federico Elduayen. Real de Carmelo 2021 FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Zygmunt Bielejewski was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Federico Elduayen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zygmunt Bielejewski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Larry Estoyanoff was the one to do the kick off. After having played for 52 minutes, Larry Estoyanoff managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Real de Carmelo 2021 FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Larry Estoyanoff was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 57 minutes of play, STAL ST WOLA's Artaç Hendekli made it 3-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Federico Elduayen was left in no man's land by his defense there! Federico Elduayen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michel Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. The STAL ST WOLA fans' excitement grew in the 65th match minute when STAL ST WOLA's Zygmunt Bielejewski 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 4-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Maxi Araujo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Roman Matai made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Michel Batistuta in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Federico Elduayen prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Federico Elduayen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michel Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. 76 minutes into the match, Real de Carmelo 2021 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zygmunt Bielejewski came free, but Federico Elduayen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 79th minute, Xavier Gabiña hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Real de Carmelo 2021 FC's zone, Michel Batistuta stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Federico Elduayen came out of the goal and Michel Batistuta tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. STAL ST WOLA's Patryk Glogowski was substituted for Baltazar de Amaral. STAL ST WOLA made a substitution. Mikolaj Lech replaced Zygmunt Bielejewski. A collision led to Real de Carmelo 2021 FC getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Fabián Canobbio hit a great ball. The supporters of Real de Carmelo 2021 FC booed when STAL ST WOLA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gu Xiao Kun didn't get a good kick on the ball. Federico Elduayen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Artaç Hendekli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. STAL ST WOLA had won after a very even match.