U23 World League

Cilindro Glorioso
Spectators: 7509 (Terracing: 5632, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Roberto Lucila kicked off to start the match. Roberto Lucila received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Alius Amontas came out and tried to block the shot, but Roberto Lucila slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 3rd minute. The audience was convinced that Laime Laime's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Celestino Iraitz was relentless in the 6th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stanislovas Jacys in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Celestino Iraitz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Stanislovas Jacys in the 12th minute of play forced TotoRACING's goalkeeper Celestino Iraitz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alius Amontas didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Norberto Pelagius went, in the 15th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. Celestino Iraitz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stanislovas Jacys in the 18th minute of play. Celestino Iraitz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stanislovas Jacys, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Celestino Iraitz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Stanislovas Jacys's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. TotoRACING's Celestino Iraitz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stanislovas Jacys in the 24th minute of play. After 26 played minutes TotoRACING got a freekick which was hit by Rafael Illart. Celestino Iraitz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Laime Laime's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. 31 minutes into the game, Gabriele Meilutyte cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Celestino Iraitz was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When %teams%'s Roberto Lucila was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 3-1 just inside the left pole, 35 minutes into the game. Alius Amontas was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. Norberto Pelagius's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alius Amontas read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Domas Stankaitis during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Celestino Iraitz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriele Meilutyte in the 47th minute of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Stanislovas Jacys made the kick off in the second half. TotoRACING's Celestino Iraitz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 51st minute of the match, managed to save TotoRACING from getting a goal against them. TotoRACING's Celestino Iraitz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Laime Laime in the 53rd minute of play. With a little luck, TotoRACING's Celestino Iraitz got control of the ball when Gabriele Meilutyte tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 60th match minute, Harsh Gods was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bronius Bišlys to maneuver through the defense. After 61 minutes, Higinio Romelio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the TotoRACING and the Harsh Gods players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 61st minute, Higinio Romelio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 66th minute, Harsh Gods's Gabriele Meilutyte ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Celestino Iraitz. Celestino Iraitz yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-2. Through an outstanding action, after 72 minutes, Celestino Iraitz successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Gabriele Meilutyte made a great header on Harsh Gods's corner, it was just that TotoRACING's Celestino Iraitz managed to reach the ball for a save. Alius Amontas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roberto Lucila in the 75th minute of the match. Bronius Bišlys kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Celestino Iraitz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabriele Meilutyte, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. TotoRACING's Higinio Romelio got his second yellow card of the match in the 79th minute. The referee ordered Higinio Romelio off the ground. Celestino Iraitz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Stanislovas Jacys in the 83rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Stanislovas Jacys got free with Celestino Iraitz in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Harsh Gods booed when TotoRACING was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rafael Illart didn't get a good kick on the ball. Celestino Iraitz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stanislovas Jacys in the 89th minute of play. Bronius Bišlys kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Many of Harsh Gods's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Harsh Gods may have spent more time on the ball, but TotoRACING were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.