U23 World League

Miña Terra Galega
Spectators: 7468 (Terracing: 5602, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) Ernst Herinckx scored 0-1 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Xavi Galaiko, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Xavi Galaiko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mattias Valckeners in the 20th minute of the match. 21 minutes into the match, Minion Mim's Mattijs De Worteleer sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Xavi Galaiko narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Claus Madariaga hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. When the match clock showed 28 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Jochen De Muysere sped through Fillos de Breogán's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Xavi Galaiko. Xavi Galaiko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mattijs De Worteleer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 35 minutes into the match, Fillos de Breogán's Zunbeltz Olle sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Constantijn Bracke narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Claus Madariaga fell near the penalty area in the 37th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fillos de Breogán's protests and gave Claus Madariaga a yellow card for diving instead. Claus Madariaga kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. After 38 minutes of play, Minion Mim's Ernst Herinckx made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Xavi Galaiko was left in no man's land by his defense there! During the 41st minute of the match Claus Madariaga completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Claus Madariaga a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Minion Mim made a substitution. Gunter Van Geertruyen replaced Mattias Valckeners. After 44 played minutes Fillos de Breogán got a freekick which was hit by Claus Madariaga. 45 minutes into the game, Minion Mim's Jochen De Muysere nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Xavi Galaiko made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-4. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Zunbeltz Olle made a kick off. After some careless play in the Fillos de Breogán defense, Ernst Herinckx kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Xavi Galaiko. The Fillos de Breogán fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Xavi Galaiko should have stopped the shot. In the 54th minute, Ernst Herinckx ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Xavi Galaiko was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-6. After some careless play in the Fillos de Breogán defense, Mattijs De Worteleer kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Xavi Galaiko. The Fillos de Breogán fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Xavi Galaiko should have stopped the shot. Xavi Galaiko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jochen De Muysere in the 63rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jochen De Muysere in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Xavi Galaiko saved Fillos de Breogán from getting behind. Xavi Galaiko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernst Herinckx, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. With an all-out effort, Minion Mim's Xavi Galaiko threw himself towards the right post 70 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Jochen De Muysere, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After 71 played minutes Fillos de Breogán got a freekick which was hit by Xavier Galaiko. In the 73rd minute Ernst Herinckx shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Xavi Galaiko saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 75th minute, Ernst Herinckx ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Xavi Galaiko was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-8. Xavi Galaiko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jochen De Muysere, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mattijs De Worteleer got free with Xavi Galaiko in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 83rd minute, Jochen De Muysere ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Xavi Galaiko was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-9. Mattijs De Worteleer could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Xavi Galaiko made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jochen De Muysere in the 89th minute of play forced Fillos de Breogán's goalkeeper Xavi Galaiko to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Xavi Galaiko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gunter Van Geertruyen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Tano Gomar fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fillos de Breogán's protests and gave Tano Gomar a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Fillos de Breogán getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Tano Gomar hit a great ball. Minion Mim's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.