U23 World League

La Fortaleza
Spectators: 7540 (Terracing: 5656, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) Dominik Maximino made the kick off and thus started the match. Ladislao Columbo charged in rather forcefully in the 2nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ladislao Columbo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Granate getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Ladislao Columbo hit a great ball. In the 3rdth minute of the game Dominik Maximino who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Granate's Jonathan Palmquist was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of MXM Squad NS ★DAC★ booed when Granate was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manuel Oliveiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aron Eniceicu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jonathan Palmquist read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. After 7 played minutes Granate got a freekick which was hit by Lucio Serapio. Aron Eniceicu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dominik Maximino in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jonathan Palmquist prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Granate's Ladislao Columbo got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Aron Eniceicu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Granate getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Joaquin Ezkerra hit a great ball. Dominik Maximino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dominik Maximino in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Palmquist saved Granate from getting behind. In the 42nd match minute, Granate was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joaquin Ezkerra to maneuver through the defense.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ladislao Columbo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Cătălin Robu's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 53rdth minute, Jonathan Palmquist skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A collision led to Granate getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Lucio Serapio hit a great ball. After 62 played minutes Granate got a freekick which was hit by Lucio Serapio. Jonathan Palmquist made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aron Eniceicu in the 71st minute of play. 75 minutes into the match, Granate's goalkeeper Jonathan Palmquist had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dominik Maximino. In the 76th match minute, Granate was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gustavo Resto to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Granate's Jonathan Palmquist got control of the ball when Dominik Maximino tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Granate booed when MXM Squad NS ★DAC★ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eduard Nicolescu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dominik Maximino who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 83rdth minute tested the skills of Jonathan Palmquist when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Jonathan Palmquist made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cătălin Robu in the 85th minute. For all the effort they put into the match, the MXM Squad NS ★DAC★ players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Granate.