U23 World League

Red Stadium
Spectators: 7587 (Terracing: 5691, Seating: 1745, VIP seats: 151) Wilhelm Falkrantz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cleto Papo in the 7th minute. 1-0 became the score in the 14th minute when Vinicio Nuno elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Ron Laycock charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ron Laycock the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After having played for 24 minutes, Joel Teo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nagrand's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joel Teo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee felt a red card was in order, 27 minutes into the game, when Azly Hsi put in a rough tackle. Azly Hsi kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Nagrand's Wilhelm Falkrantz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vinicio Nuno in the 34th minute of play. Adam Hong struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Angelo Quico didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nagrand. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind Celtic FC's goalkeeper Angelo Quico, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 41 minutes into the match, Celtic FC's goal looked a bit too open when Adam Hong came free, but Angelo Quico reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adam Hong recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Cleto Papo to make the kick off. Angelo Quico was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Joel Teo showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 52 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cleto Papo in the 56th minute of play forced Nagrand's goalkeeper Wilhelm Falkrantz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Joel Teo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 76th match minute, Nagrand was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zak Sum to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Celtic FC's Angelo Quico got control of the ball when Adam Hong tried to sneak it across the goal line. Wilhelm Falkrantz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vinicio Nuno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Joel Teo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Angelo Quico having to make a save. The audience was convinced that Cleto Papo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Wilhelm Falkrantz was relentless in the 91st minute of the game. Angelo Quico made a fantastic save in the 93rd minute, when Joel Teo sent off a good shot on target. Dalmacio Txatxu hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. After taking down the ball on Nagrand's corner Adam Hong fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Angelo Quico quite easily take care of the ball. 97 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Nagrand's Ron Laycock fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. Nagrand's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.