U23 World League

Aussie Stadium
Spectators: 7762 (Terracing: 5823, Seating: 1785, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Thorben Rittmann made the kick off which started today's match. After a rather tough play, Sydney FC's Adnan Tilner got a free kick in the 2nd minute. Michael Bremicker stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rafael van Zeggeren's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. Michael Bremicker took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jiang Zhi Ling, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Michael Bremicker made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jiang Zhi Ling in the 10th minute of play. Michael Bremicker took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael van Zeggeren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 27th minute Thorben Rittmann shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gregor Compaan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Michael Bremicker took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erben Medgyesi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 30 minutes of play, FFC Merainies 03's Erben Medgyesi made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Michael Bremicker was left in no man's land by his defense there! Erben Medgyesi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Michael Bremicker having to make a save. In the 39th match minute, FFC Merainies 03 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Erben Medgyesi to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Sydney FC's Henrik Reifer got a free kick in the 42nd minute. A collision led to Sydney FC getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Constantin Ehrgott hit a great ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rafael van Zeggeren made a kick off. Michael Bremicker was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Herbert Springelkamp showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 53 minute of play. Youri Bemmel charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Youri Bemmel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Youri Bemmel kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. 60 minutes into the match, Sydney FC's goalkeeper Michael Bremicker had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Niek Bemmel. Jiang Zhi Ling received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Michael Bremicker tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With his leg Michael Bremicker managed to avoid a goal in the 64thth minute, when FFC Merainies 03's Rafael van Zeggeren fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 68th minute FFC Merainies 03 were awarded a corner. Youri Bemmel went to the cornerflag to take it. Herbert Springelkamp fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Michael Bremicker having to interfere. Michael Bremicker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jiang Zhi Ling, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. In the 74th minute, Tizian Borutta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thorben Rittmann kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Herbert Springelkamp got free with Michael Bremicker in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience was convinced that Rafael van Zeggeren's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Michael Bremicker was relentless in the 84th minute of the game. Thorben Rittmann sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FFC Merainies 03's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.