U23 World League

Mans
Spectators: 7549 (Terracing: 5663, Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 150) Mans's Jamal Musiala started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute, Alexandre Bonnet hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Didier Lefebvre showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dan Bo in the 7th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dan Bo in the 7th minute of play forced Mans's goalkeeper Didier Lefebvre to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Vestegnens Betonhelte booed when Mans was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thomas Müller didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Spas Mager in the 12th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Didier Lefebvre saved Mans from getting behind. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jamal Musiala got free with Kåre Hård in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Didier Lefebvre didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Kenny Atke went, in the 19th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. After 22 minutes, Spas Mager made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Mans's Didier Lefebvre tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Spas Mager in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Didier Lefebvre prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Didier Lefebvre made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kenny Atke in the 26th minute of play. Killian Charbonnier kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. Vestegnens Betonhelte's Kåre Hård proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to save Vestegnens Betonhelte from getting a goal against them. Ronni Krogbeck hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Jamal Musiala sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Didier Lefebvre made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Spas Mager in the 41st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Mans's Thomas Müller got a free kick in the 47th minute. After the first half Vestegnens Betonhelte were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Kåre Hård showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roland Ageorges in the 51st minute of the match. Kåre Hård showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jamal Musiala in the 57th minute of the match. Roland Ageorges recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 63rd match minute, Vestegnens Betonhelte was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ronni Krogbeck to maneuver through the defense. Kenny Atke's late challenge caught a Mans's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kenny Atke helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Vestegnens Betonhelte getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Kenny Atke hit a great ball. In the 70th minute Roland Ageorges shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kåre Hård saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mans's Didier Lefebvre played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Spas Mager in the 77th minute of play. Jamal Musiala charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jamal Musiala the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Jamal Musiala hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Didier Lefebvre made an important save on a dangerous shot by Therkel Norstrand in the 80th minute. Didier Lefebvre took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Spas Mager, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 93 minutes into the game, Bernard Thil was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mans's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Vestegnens Betonhelte the free kick. A collision led to Mans getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Bernard Thil hit a great ball. The audience was convinced that Spas Mager's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Didier Lefebvre was relentless in the 95th minute of the game. When Vestegnens Betonhelte's Spas Mager in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mans's goalie prevented a goal. When the final whistle sounded Vestegnens Betonhelte left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Mans.