U23 World League

ARENA
Spectators: 7665 (Terracing: 5750, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Waclaw Poremba got the match started through his kick off. Edgar Plaski kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. Despidida AFC's Edelmiro Haimar proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to save Despidida AFC from getting a goal against them. Edelmiro Haimar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Waclaw Poremba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Santiago Diagur kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. Edelmiro Haimar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Waclaw Poremba in the 10th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marco Abella in the 16th minute of play forced MK Investments's goalkeeper Peter Oldenborger to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Edgar Plaski kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. With 20 minutes on the clock, Ceferino Dimo commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. 19 minutes into the game, one of Despidida AFC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Gert Cales shot the penalty kick right outside the post. In the 22nd match minute, Despidida AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marco Abella to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, MK Investments's Ferdinant Davids got a free kick in the 24th minute. 25 minutes into the match, MK Investments's goal looked a bit too open when Marco Abella came free, but Peter Oldenborger reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 33rd match minute, Despidida AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Donato Bero to maneuver through the defense. MK Investments's Gert Cales got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 35 played minutes MK Investments got a freekick which was hit by Edgar Plaski. Edelmiro Haimar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jacco van Dartel in the 44th minute of play. The MK Investments players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Despidida AFC were winning 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Marco Abella was the one to do the kick off. After 52 minutes, Donato Bero mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Despidida AFC and the MK Investments players grew even worse after the yellow card. Carolo Xabel was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 59th minute. Despidida AFC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 61st match minute, Despidida AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Donato Bero to maneuver through the defense. In the 63rd minute, Edgar Plaski ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Edelmiro Haimar was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. In the 75th match minute, MK Investments was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Chiel Donderwinkel to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Despidida AFC booed when MK Investments was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edgar Plaski didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Despidida AFC getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Donato Bero hit a great ball. The supporters of MK Investments booed when Despidida AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Donato Bero didn't get a good kick on the ball. Santiago Diagur charged in rather forcefully in the 82nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Santiago Diagur the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Edelmiro Haimar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jacco van Dartel in the 84th minute of play. In the 84th match minute, Despidida AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marco Firmo to maneuver through the defense. After 87 minutes of play, MK Investments's Waclaw Poremba made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Edelmiro Haimar was left in no man's land by his defense there! A collision led to Despidida AFC getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Florencio Poz hit a great ball. MK Investments's Gert Cales got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Carolo Xabel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. MK Investments were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Despidida AFC for a fine match.