U21 World League

Ibarsusi Stadium
Spectators: 8053 (Terracing: 6041, Seating: 1852, VIP seats: 160) Ciruel Academy's Coronel Durango 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Crispin Klander in the 4th minute of play forced Spartak de Txurdi's goalkeeper Mikolaj Grunwalski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 14 minutes into the match, Ciruel Academy's goalkeeper Themistoklis Saveris had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gav Smith. Liberto Merino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Themistoklis Saveris having to interfere. In the 17th minute, Mircea Balint hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gav Smith's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Themistoklis Saveris read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. Mikolaj Grunwalski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Crispin Klander in the 21st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulryk Brzeszczak in the 22nd minute of play forced Spartak de Txurdi's goalkeeper Mikolaj Grunwalski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ahmet Gökalp Taçkın's late challenge caught a Ciruel Academy's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ahmet Gökalp Taçkın helped the player get up and apologised. In the 27th match minute, Spartak de Txurdi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ahmet Gökalp Taçkın to maneuver through the defense. Mikolaj Grunwalski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mircea Balint, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 31 minutes, Coronel Durango mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ciruel Academy and the Spartak de Txurdi players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Ciruel Academy's Coronel Durango got a free kick in the 32nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Crispin Klander in the 34th minute of play forced Spartak de Txurdi's goalkeeper Mikolaj Grunwalski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A sloppy throw-in by Bartolomé Sabina in the 40th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Spartak de Txurdi's César Coelho. With a little luck, Ciruel Academy's Themistoklis Saveris got control of the ball when Gav Smith tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Crispin Klander during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Spartak de Txurdi booed when Ciruel Academy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Crispin Klander didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Ciruel Academy's Themistoklis Saveris got control of the ball when Gav Smith tried to sneak it across the goal line. Mikolaj Grunwalski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Crispin Klander, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mikolaj Grunwalski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Coronel Durango in the 48th minute of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

With 56 minutes on the clock, Ahmet Gökalp Taçkın commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Ahmet Gökalp Taçkın kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. After 59 played minutes Spartak de Txurdi got a freekick which was hit by Filipe Meneses. Juanito Arribas kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Liberto Merino struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Themistoklis Saveris didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Spartak de Txurdi. Spartak de Txurdi's César Coelho quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Mircea Balint, made in the 69th minute of the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Yiyo Jaen during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Ciruel Academy's Yiyo Jaen got a free kick in the 70th minute. A collision led to Spartak de Txurdi getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Filipe Meneses hit a great ball. Spartak de Txurdi's attentive César Coelho managed to snatch the ball when Mircea Balint made a throw-in in the 77th minute of the game. Mikolaj Grunwalski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Coronel Durango, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ulryk Brzeszczak could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Mikolaj Grunwalski made a huge save. Spartak de Txurdi's attentive César Coelho managed to snatch the ball when Mircea Balint made a throw-in in the 85th minute of the game. In the 87th minute, César Coelho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mircea Balint charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mircea Balint the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 89 played minutes Ciruel Academy got a freekick which was hit by Mircea Balint. In the 91st match minute, Spartak de Txurdi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raymond Kalla to maneuver through the defense. Spartak de Txurdi's Mikolaj Grunwalski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Crispin Klander in the 96th minute of play. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Ciruel Academy eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.