U23 World League

Socavon Arena
Spectators: 7695 (Terracing: 5772, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ferran Rial got the match started through his kick off. Socavon FC's Toni Schumacher played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 唐震冰 in the 2nd minute of play. 4 minutes into the match, 【№1】Galactic Empire's goal looked a bit too open when Baldomiro Contero came free, but 卓旭西 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Toni Schumacher took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 黄瑜弘, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 【№1】Galactic Empire's 罗森荣 got a good chance for a goal in the 9th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Nicodemo Bureu hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by 董瑜明 in the 13th minute of play forced Socavon FC's goalkeeper Toni Schumacher to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 22 minutes had been played when some careless play by Socavon FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. 洪宽响 was slow to take the kick. During this time 【№1】Galactic Empire's players had a chance to rest. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ferran Rial in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck 卓旭西 prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Socavon FC's Toni Schumacher played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 唐震冰 in the 38th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and 黄瑜弘 made a kick off. Toni Schumacher showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 董瑜明, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. Nicodemo Bureu might have been able to make a better finish in the 52nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over 卓旭西. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Nicodemo Bureu ran back to his position shaking his head. The supporters of 【№1】Galactic Empire booed when Socavon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Geleberto Monjo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 54 minutes into the match, Socavon FC's goal looked a bit too open when 黄瑜弘 came free, but Toni Schumacher reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Toni Schumacher took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 黄瑜弘, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 卓旭西 stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nicodemo Bureu's shot from short distance in the 60th minute. The audience was convinced that Ferran Rial's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but 卓旭西 was relentless in the 71st minute of the game. When Socavon FC's Ferran Rial in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye 【№1】Galactic Empire's goalie prevented a goal. 卓旭西 made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ferran Rial in the 75th minute of play. 77 minutes into the game, 黄瑜弘 cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Toni Schumacher was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The audience thought a goal was coming when 唐震冰 got free with Toni Schumacher in the 81st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If 董瑜明 had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 84 minutes into the game, 唐震冰 recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Toni Schumacher. 唐震冰 showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Toni Schumacher took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 董瑜明, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 卓旭西 made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicodemo Bureu in the 92nd minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. 【№1】Galactic Empire had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.