U23 World League

Old Trafford
Spectators: 7787 (Terracing: 5841, Seating: 1791, VIP seats: 155) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Haroldo Pio made the kick off which started today's match. If Gerry Belisle had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kukova United's Haroldo Pio got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 25 minutes into the match, Stefan Beller had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Anıl Baran Uslu. Kukova United's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Stefan Beller was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Aurelius Bolduc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Haroldo Pio in the 30th minute of play. Oscar Erasmo's late challenge caught a Kukova United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Oscar Erasmo helped the player get up and apologised. In the 32nd match minute, Zelg FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oscar Erasmo to maneuver through the defense. After 34 played minutes Kukova United got a freekick which was hit by Juraj Bicák. Ladislav Tribula hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Zelg FC's Aurelius Bolduc proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save Zelg FC from getting a goal against them. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gerry Belisle to make the kick off. When the match had gone on for 52 minutes, Gerry Belisle took a quick shot and it went in 1-2 without a chance for Anıl Baran Uslu to make any attempt to save it. After 56 played minutes Zelg FC got a freekick which was hit by Gerry Belisle. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Haroldo Pio in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aurelius Bolduc saved Zelg FC from getting behind. Aurelius Bolduc stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Haroldo Pio's shot from short distance in the 64th minute. When Kukova United's Haroldo Pio in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zelg FC's goalie prevented a goal. Stefan Beller scored 1-3 in the 71st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Anıl Baran Uslu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Zelg FC booed when Kukova United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Richard Kaján didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Kukova United's zone, Stefan Beller stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anıl Baran Uslu came out of the goal and Stefan Beller tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aurelius Bolduc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Haroldo Pio, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Aurelius Bolduc showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Haroldo Pio in the 87th minute of the match. The supporters of Kukova United booed when Zelg FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gerry Belisle didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Haroldo Pio in the 92nd minute of play forced Zelg FC's goalkeeper Aurelius Bolduc to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Kukova United's Haroldo Pio in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zelg FC's goalie prevented a goal. The Zelg FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.