U23 World League

Sletteenge Stadion
Spectators: 7666 (Terracing: 5751, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) Cristo Lorencio struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Petter Eirod didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for El Retorno de Palermo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernabe Donio in the 12th minute of play forced Sletteenge's goalkeeper Petter Eirod to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 14th minute Cristo Lorencio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Petter Eirod saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernabe Donio in the 16th minute of play forced Sletteenge's goalkeeper Petter Eirod to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Modesto Olentzaro had great luck who in the 17thth minute grab hold of the ball when Teis Jørnsgård from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. 18 minutes had been played when some careless play by El Retorno de Palermo's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Teis Jørnsgård was slow to take the kick. During this time Sletteenge's players had a chance to rest. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ralph Nielans got free with Modesto Olentzaro in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Teis Jørnsgård in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Modesto Olentzaro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 30thth minute of the game Teis Jørnsgård who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but El Retorno de Palermo's Modesto Olentzaro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Esteban Panfilo during the 31st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 31st match minute, El Retorno de Palermo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Esteban Panfilo to maneuver through the defense. In the 35th minute, Gunner Tesgaard hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Petter Eirod showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernabe Donio in the 39th minute of the match. 40 minutes into the match, Sletteenge's goal looked a bit too open when Cristo Lorencio came free, but Petter Eirod reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A hard shot by Teis Jørnsgård from long distance, 43 minutes into the match, got Modesto Olentzaro's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. In the 45th minute Teis Jørnsgård shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Modesto Olentzaro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ralph Nielans to strike the kick off in the second half. Esteban Panfilo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 52nd match minute, Sletteenge was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valther Fønsskov to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of El Retorno de Palermo booed when Sletteenge was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valther Fønsskov didn't get a good kick on the ball. El Retorno de Palermo were awarded a corner in the 58th minute after Sletteenge's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Esteban Panfilo took the corner. After taking down the ball on El Retorno de Palermo's corner Esteban Panfilo fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Petter Eirod quite easily take care of the ball. Modesto Olentzaro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Teis Jørnsgård, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Sletteenge were furious when Peiter Philippsen was red carded, 61 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 61st minute of the game. One of Sletteenge:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of El Retorno de Palermo:s goal. Petter Eirod made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernabe Donio in the 68th minute of play. Sletteenge's Petter Eirod played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernabe Donio in the 70th minute of play. Petter Eirod showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernabe Donio in the 72nd minute of the match. Modesto Olentzaro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ralph Nielans, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 75 played minutes El Retorno de Palermo got a freekick which was hit by Hilario Mikeldi. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ralph Nielans in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Modesto Olentzaro saved El Retorno de Palermo from getting behind. Modesto Olentzaro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ralph Nielans in the 81st minute of the match. Bernabe Donio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Petter Eirod made a huge save. Petter Eirod showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bernabe Donio, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. 85 minutes into the game, Bert Tode was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sletteenge's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave El Retorno de Palermo the free kick. After a rather tough play, Sletteenge's Bert Tode got a free kick in the 85th minute. Modesto Olentzaro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ralph Nielans, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. The supporters of El Retorno de Palermo booed when Sletteenge was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gunner Tesgaard didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Sletteenge supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching El Retorno de Palermo's performance. The match ended with a win for El Retorno de Palermo.