U23 World League

Fighters Stadion
Spectators: 7492 (Terracing: 5620, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Friedel Wahlberg made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Friedel Wahlberg in the 5th minute of play forced La Zabaleta's goalkeeper Eske Aksel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, La Zabaleta's Eske Aksel got control of the ball when Burkhard Niebler tried to sneak it across the goal line. Eske Aksel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Friedel Wahlberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Hamburg Fighters's Friedel Wahlberg was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 10th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. In the 14th minute, Erubiel Diagur hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 15 minutes into the match, Friedel Wahlberg dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Eske Aksel, 2-0. Eske Aksel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Friedel Wahlberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Kilian Gutrath hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. 34 minutes into the match, Hamburg Fighters's Friedel Wahlberg sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Eske Aksel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Friedel Wahlberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Eske Aksel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Erubiel Diagur charged in rather forcefully in the 38th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Erubiel Diagur the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Miguel Gilabert received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Matthew Jastrzembowski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Friedel Wahlberg struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Eske Aksel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hamburg Fighters. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Miguel Gilabert to strike the kick off in the second half. Hamburg Fighters's Friedel Wahlberg got a good chance for a goal in the 53rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Burkhard Niebler in the 58th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eske Aksel saved La Zabaleta from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Friedel Wahlberg managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hamburg Fighters's supporters rose to their feet, but Friedel Wahlberg was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eske Aksel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Matthew Jastrzembowski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Miguel Gilabert in the 72nd minute. Miguel Gilabert sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eske Aksel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Luka Reich's shot from short distance in the 80th minute. After a rather tough play, La Zabaleta's Edelmiro Gartzen got a free kick in the 90th minute. Eske Aksel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Friedel Wahlberg in the 94th minute of the match.