U21 World League

Stadion Maksimir ™
Spectators: 7688 (Terracing: 5767, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Daniel Bertoni got the match started through his kick off. Elbert Klerk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Walter Silvera in the 9th minute of the match. Virgilio Vito hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. When GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s Andro Žurić in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Crottos Crotters F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 19th match minute, Crottos Crotters F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eulalio Lizer to maneuver through the defense. In the 21st minute, Daniel Bertoni ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Elbert Klerk was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Elbert Klerk took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Walter Silvera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ booed when Crottos Crotters F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eulalio Lizer didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, Daniel Bertoni managed to get in a good position for a shot. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Bertoni was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Elbert Klerk breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Kelvin Coleman hit a great ball. Eustaquio Haitz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Toni Marčić, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ booed when Crottos Crotters F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elpidio Hever didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eustaquio Haitz made a fantastic save in the 39th minute, when Toni Marčić sent off a good shot on target. GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ made a substitution. Romelu Lukaku replaced Andro Žurić. GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Teo Rozić in the 44th minute. Eustaquio Haitz acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 45th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Ninoslav Stipanić. 47 minutes into the game, Teo Rozić was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Crottos Crotters F.C. the free kick. After 47 played minutes GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ got a freekick which was hit by Teo Rozić. GNK Dinamo Zagreb™'s Mate Kosor was substituted for Ninoslav Stipanić. In the 48th minute, Teo Rozić hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Toni Marčić stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the match, Daniel Bertoni dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Elbert Klerk, 0-2. A collision led to GNK Dinamo Zagreb™ getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Kelvin Coleman hit a great ball. Elpidio Hever recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 67th minute of the match, Daniel Bertoni tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Elbert Klerk saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 68 minutes into the game, Daniel Bertoni recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Elbert Klerk. Daniel Bertoni showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. In the 79th minute Toni Marčić shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eustaquio Haitz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 82nd minute Toni Marčić shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eustaquio Haitz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 85th minute, Teo Rozić hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Toni Marčić kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. In the 89th minute Daniel Bertoni shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elbert Klerk saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Daniel Bertoni was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 90th minute. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Daniel Bertoni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.