U21 World League

Winchester
Spectators: 7709 (Terracing: 5783, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) Marco Cales made the kick off and thus started the match. A collision led to De Kasteelheren getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Martien Meerdink hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, TiGrEs Fx's Hernan Hondona got a free kick in the 6th minute. The supporters of TiGrEs Fx booed when De Kasteelheren was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martien Meerdink didn't get a good kick on the ball. With splendid footwork Luciano Apukas arrived in front of goal to shoot 1-0 by the left pole in the game's 14th minute. Alfred Oevermans showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luciano Apukas, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Luciano Apukas in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfred Oevermans prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 25 minutes into the match, Oliver Sonne had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alfred Oevermans. De Kasteelheren's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Oliver Sonne was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. If Oliver Sonne had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. TiGrEs Fx's Serafo Casuso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marco Cales in the 33rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marco Cales in the 37th minute of play forced TiGrEs Fx's goalkeeper Serafo Casuso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alfred Oevermans made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Oliver Sonne sent off a good shot on target. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Luciano Apukas made a kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Martien Meerdink during the 51st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Martien Meerdink kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. The supporters of TiGrEs Fx booed when De Kasteelheren was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martien Meerdink didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hub Groten kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Luciano Apukas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alfred Oevermans read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. In the 76th minute TiGrEs Fx were awarded a corner. Jaunzuria Irisarri went to the cornerflag to take it. Martien Meerdink was shown his second yellow card after 79 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The supporters of TiGrEs Fx booed when De Kasteelheren was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martien Meerdink didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 82nd match minute, De Kasteelheren was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nathan Wermans to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the De Kasteelheren defense, Luciano Apukas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alfred Oevermans. The De Kasteelheren fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alfred Oevermans should have stopped the shot. Serafo Casuso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kevin Rolink, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 92 minutes into the match, De Kasteelheren's goal looked a bit too open when Oliver Sonne came free, but Alfred Oevermans reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alfred Oevermans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luciano Apukas in the 96th minute of the match. There was no doubt that TiGrEs Fx were the better team. TiGrEs Fx's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.