U23 World League

Nenndorfer Sportpark
Spectators: 7741 (Terracing: 5807, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Lou Harnack got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arsenio Erico in the 7th minute of play forced VfL Bad Nenndorf's goalkeeper Remo Borges to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Boubacar Otabo in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Altzibar Zapater saved Nueva Adalucia from getting behind. Remo Borges stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ryszard Rzentkowski's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. Altzibar Zapater made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Lou Harnack sent off a good shot on target. Altzibar Zapater took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Boubacar Otabo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Nueva Adalucia booed when VfL Bad Nenndorf was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lou Harnack didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ryszard Rzentkowski received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Remo Borges tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. VfL Bad Nenndorf's Remo Borges played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arsenio Erico in the 44th minute of play. In the 48th match minute, Nueva Adalucia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Firmo Aranzubia to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Nueva Adalucia's zone, Peter Berosch stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Altzibar Zapater came out of the goal and Peter Berosch tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ryszard Rzentkowski made a kick off. In the 53rd minute, Fridolin Klimke hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A throw-in in the 56th minute of the game was made by Taio Albizua with Behe Etxeberria as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. After a defensive mix-up in VfL Bad Nenndorf's zone, Ryszard Rzentkowski stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Remo Borges came out of the goal and Ryszard Rzentkowski tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Remo Borges took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arsenio Erico, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arsenio Erico received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Remo Borges came out and tried to block the shot, but Arsenio Erico slotted it home off the left post making it 0-2 in the 62nd minute. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 68th minute of the game. One of Nueva Adalucia:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of VfL Bad Nenndorf:s goal. Peru Lillo charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Peru Lillo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Altzibar Zapater made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Boubacar Otabo in the 75th minute of play. In the 76th minute of the game Taio Albizua made a throw-in which Behe Etxeberria played forward. 82 minutes into the match, VfL Bad Nenndorf's goalkeeper Remo Borges had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ryszard Rzentkowski. VfL Bad Nenndorf were furious when Kang Yun Chao was red carded, 85 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 86th minute there was a penalty for Nueva Adalucia. Arsenio Erico stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Remo Borges. 1-3. 89 minutes into the game, Nueva Adalucia's Ryszard Rzentkowski nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Remo Borges made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-4. VfL Bad Nenndorf's Remo Borges played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leopoldo Ramis in the 91st minute of play. Taio Albizua kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. In the 96th minute, Taio Albizua hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Nueva Adalucia supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Nueva Adalucia would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.