U21 World League

Stadio Cornaredo
Spectators: 8457 (Terracing: 6344, Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 169) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Bogdan Bogdanović made the kick off which started today's match. With a little luck, Club 23's Nistor Porumbescu got control of the ball when Favian Muff tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 6th minute, Leonard Chodzinski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nistor Porumbescu was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Teddy Racine. After 9 played minutes Club 23 got a freekick which was hit by Bogdan Bogdanović. The supporters of FC Lugano booed when Club 23 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ferdinand Voicu didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 25 played minutes FC Lugano got a freekick which was hit by Dietrich Bucheli. 0-1 became the score in the 27th minute when Bogdan Bogdanović elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Godo Gøl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabriel Tatu in the 31st minute of the match. Nistor Porumbescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Khachonkiat Pornsaptaveekoon in the 33rd minute of the match. 35 minutes into the match, FC Lugano's goal looked a bit too open when Bogdan Bogdanović came free, but Godo Gøl reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Club 23's George Panaitescu got a free kick in the 36th minute. After having played for 37 minutes, Khachonkiat Pornsaptaveekoon managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Lugano's supporters crossed their fingers, but Khachonkiat Pornsaptaveekoon was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After the first half Club 23 were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Qiao Jian was the one to do the kick off. FC Lugano made a substitution. Nathongchai Borwongovitsakul replaced Khachonkiat Pornsaptaveekoon. Marin Ciulei hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. FC Lugano's Dietrich Bucheli got a good chance for a goal in the 62nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 66 played minutes Club 23 got a freekick which was hit by Marin Ciulei. Marin Ciulei hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. 68 minutes into the game, Anuhrada Sandhar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Club 23's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Lugano the free kick. The supporters of FC Lugano booed when Club 23 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anuhrada Sandhar didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Marin Ciulei had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Marin Ciulei received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Godo Gøl came out and tried to block the shot, but Marin Ciulei slotted it home off the left post making it 0-2 in the 84th minute. After 93 played minutes Club 23 got a freekick which was hit by Gabriel Tatu. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Club 23 walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.