U23 World League

ALIN ARENA
Spectators: 7460 (Terracing: 5596, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Lu Shu Yi made the kick off which started today's match. In the 6th minute Lu Shu Yi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alin Partenadze saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 9 played minutes FC Alinborger got a freekick which was hit by Alin Parten. 13 minutes into the match, Lu Shu Yi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alin Partenadze. FC Alinborger's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lu Shu Yi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Alin Partenadze showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Justino Feliz in the 16th minute of the match. In the 19th minute, Lu Shu Yi ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alin Partenadze was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Nicolas Arias kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. After 27 played minutes The Hanging Tree got a freekick which was hit by Manuel Noe. Alin Partenskiy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 31st minute of the game. One of The Hanging Tree:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of FC Alinborger:s goal. Lu Shu Yi scored 1-4 in the 37th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alin Partenadze, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Alin Partenadze took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lu Shu Yi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 43 minutes into the match, FC Alinborger's goal looked a bit too open when Leonel Micael came free, but Alin Partenadze reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, FC Alinborger's Alin Parten got a free kick in the 45th minute. When Florin Goicea fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Alinborger's protests and gave Florin Goicea a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to FC Alinborger getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Florin Goicea hit a great ball. After 47 played minutes, The Hanging Tree's Arnaldo Perfecto shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Alin Partenadze came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in The Hanging Tree reached it. The FC Alinborger players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. The Hanging Tree were winning 1-4.

In the 51st match minute, FC Alinborger was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alin Partenskiy to maneuver through the defense. Carlos Bero kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lu Shu Yi in the 55th minute of play forced FC Alinborger's goalkeeper Alin Partenadze to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to The Hanging Tree getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Justino Feliz hit a great ball. Albino Roderigo charged in rather forcefully in the 64th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Albino Roderigo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Alin Partenadze was a little too slow when Lu Shu Yi got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 67th minute. The score was now 1-5. After a defensive mix-up in FC Alinborger's zone, Carlos Bero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alin Partenadze came out of the goal and Carlos Bero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alin Parten kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Alin Partenadze was out of position in the 80 minute of play, and Conrado Hermon capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Conrado Hermon really showed his touch with that goal: 1-6. 84 minutes into the game, Lu Shu Yi recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Alin Partenadze. Lu Shu Yi showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-7. A collision led to FC Alinborger getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Flavius Nițulescu hit a great ball. 89 minutes into the match, Lu Shu Yi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alin Partenadze. FC Alinborger's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lu Shu Yi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-8. Alin Partenadze made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lu Shu Yi in the 94th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. The Hanging Tree walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.