U23 World League

St Johns Wood
Spectators: 7598 (Terracing: 5700, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 151) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jotautas Bakštys got the match started through his kick off. Naglis Jonušas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Faouzi Bnouni in the 10th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Dangiras Rutkus managed to get in a good position for a shot. Savage Hippo's supporters rose to their feet, but Dangiras Rutkus was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Oussama Amor breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jotautas Bakštys in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Oussama Amor prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Vaclovas Jacinaitis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jotautas Bakštys sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 25th match minute, Symba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Faouzi Bnouni to maneuver through the defense. Jotautas Bakštys recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 29 minutes, Vaclovas Jacinaitis mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Savage Hippo and the Symba players grew even worse after the yellow card. Vaclovas Jacinaitis kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. After 32 played minutes Savage Hippo got a freekick which was hit by Adolfas Karpis. 34 minutes into the match, Savage Hippo's goalkeeper Naglis Jonušas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hédi Chippo. In the 36th minute the ball was on its way in behind Symba's goalkeeper Oussama Amor, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Jotautas Bakštys had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 41st minute, Deividas Laužikas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Naglis Jonušas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Faouzi Bnouni in the 44th minute of the match. Alfredas Klenkys charged in rather forcefully in the 45th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alfredas Klenkys the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Jotautas Bakštys's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Oussama Amor read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 48th minute of play.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Youssef Ben Jouili to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Symba getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Faouzi Bnouni hit a great ball. Oussama Amor made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alfredas Klenkys in the 54th minute. 62 minutes into the match, Savage Hippo's Vaclovas Jacinaitis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Oussama Amor narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 63 minutes into the match, Hédi Chippo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Naglis Jonušas. Savage Hippo's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Hédi Chippo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Faouzi Bnouni kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Alfredas Klenkys fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Oussama Amor having to interfere. After 74 played minutes Symba got a freekick which was hit by Mohamed Salah Bargawi. After a rather tough play, Savage Hippo's Deividas Laužikas got a free kick in the 76th minute. Savage Hippo's Naglis Jonušas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hédi Chippo in the 77th minute of play. Dangiras Rutkus recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 80th minute, Faouzi Bnouni hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Oussama Amor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jotautas Bakštys, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. In the 86thth minute of the game Jotautas Bakštys who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Symba's Oussama Amor was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 87 minutes into the match, Symba's goalkeeper Oussama Amor had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dangiras Rutkus. If Vaclovas Jacinaitis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Hassen Djait fell near the penalty area in the 96th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Symba's protests and gave Hassen Djait a yellow card for diving instead. After 96 played minutes Symba got a freekick which was hit by Hassen Djait. Alfredas Klenkys might have been able to make a better finish in the 97th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Oussama Amor. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alfredas Klenkys ran back to his position shaking his head. Symba's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.