U21 World League

KORITOTO-VARNA
Spectators: 7852 (Terracing: 5890, Seating: 1806, VIP seats: 156) VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emilio Ruy in the 3rd minute of play. Modesto Theodore stood somewhat misplaced when Vihren Bozhanov came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 10 minute. Haralampi Kúrkelanov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silverio Semeno in the 13th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rostislav Sitarski got free with Modesto Theodore in the 19th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 25 played minutes VN SOKOLI-VARNA got a freekick which was hit by Rostislav Sitarski. Paunero's Modesto Theodore played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vihren Bozhanov in the 26th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Andon Traychev during the 33rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Andon Traychev kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. After 34 minutes of play, Paunero's Norberto Valentine made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Haralampi Kúrkelanov was left in no man's land by his defense there! The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Valentin Krotev during the 39th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 39th minute, Valentin Krotev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Trifon Mladenov took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 41st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Modesto Theodore. Paunero's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 44 minutes into the match, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's goal looked a bit too open when Silverio Semeno came free, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Silverio Semeno in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Haralampi Kúrkelanov saved VN SOKOLI-VARNA from getting behind. Paunero were awarded a corner in the 46th minute after VN SOKOLI-VARNA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Conrado Gartxot took the corner. Silverio Semeno fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Haralampi Kúrkelanov having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Haralampi Kúrkelanov was out of position in the 52 minute of play, and Alonzo Gervaso capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Alonzo Gervaso really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. 56 minutes into the game, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Vihren Bozhanov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Modesto Theodore made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. 59 minutes into the game, Gercho Nenchovski was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Paunero the free kick. After 59 played minutes VN SOKOLI-VARNA got a freekick which was hit by Gercho Nenchovski. In the 64th match minute, VN SOKOLI-VARNA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Argir Ilchev to maneuver through the defense. Haralampi Kúrkelanov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emilio Ruy, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Modesto Theodore showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gercho Nenchovski, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. With an all-out effort, Paunero's Haralampi Kúrkelanov threw himself towards the right post 78 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Alonzo Gervaso, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Modesto Theodore didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Rostislav Sitarski went, in the 82nd minute, to the upper right corner, 3-2 was the resulting score. Andon Traychev hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. After 89 played minutes VN SOKOLI-VARNA got a freekick which was hit by Argir Ilchev. A collision led to Paunero getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Emilio Ruy hit a great ball.