U21 World League

Theatre of Dreams
Spectators: 7652 (Terracing: 5741, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gilberto Fonda kicked off to start the match. Gianluigi Donnarumma took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gilberto Fonda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 6th minute, Sevdalin Palatov ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Roman Abancens was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Roman Abancens made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zhelyo Tzingilev in the 16th minute. After 17 played minutes HFA FC got a freekick which was hit by Benjamin Abarca. The long shot by Gyuro Gúrdanov in the 18th minute really tested Roman Abancens's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 18 minutes into the game, Benjamin Abarca was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. HFA FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pryaporets the free kick. A collision led to HFA FC getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Benjamin Abarca hit a great ball. Roman Abancens made an important save on a dangerous shot by Krasimir Gradishki in the 24th minute. 27 minutes into the match, HFA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zhelyo Tzingilev came free, but Roman Abancens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Roman Abancens made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zhelyo Tzingilev in the 29th minute. In a very dangerous position, a player in HFA FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 32nd minute. Penalty! The supporters of Pryaporets booed when HFA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ladislao Gaufred didn't get a good kick on the ball. Zhelyo Tzingilev could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Roman Abancens made a huge save. Roman Abancens made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sevdalin Palatov in the 46th minute. 47 minutes into the match, HFA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Sevdalin Palatov came free, but Roman Abancens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Zhelyo Tzingilev to make the kick off. Roman Abancens showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sevdalin Palatov, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Gianluigi Donnarumma showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victoriano Savion, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. 64 minutes into the match, Pryaporets's goal looked a bit too open when Victoriano Savion came free, but Gianluigi Donnarumma reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gilberto Fonda hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Pryaporets's Antoni Kotov was substituted for Huben Simchev. After a rather tough play, HFA FC's Gilberto Fonda got a free kick in the 67th minute. After 69 played minutes HFA FC got a freekick which was hit by Godofredo Gaizko. 71 minutes into the match, HFA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Krasimir Gradishki came free, but Roman Abancens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Benjamin Abarca got free with Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 74th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 75th match minute, HFA FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Victoriano Savion to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Pryaporets booed when HFA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Godofredo Gaizko didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 81st match minute, Pryaporets was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valentin Gúrkov to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zhelyo Tzingilev in the 83rd minute of play forced HFA FC's goalkeeper Roman Abancens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 84 minutes into the match, HFA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zhelyo Tzingilev came free, but Roman Abancens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Pryaporets's Gianluigi Donnarumma got control of the ball when Gilberto Fonda tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 88 played minutes Pryaporets got a freekick which was hit by Krasimir Gradishki. In the 91st minute, Sevdalin Palatov got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Pryaporets's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.