U21 World League

José Dellagiovanna
Spectators: 7440 (Terracing: 5595, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 130) 3 minutes into the match, Tigre's Teofilo Virila sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Krisztián Pál narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to Andrashida getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Ádám Kalmár hit a great ball. Gergely Lehoczky got a throw-in 8 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Olivér Laczkó. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Béla Antal managed to get in a good position for a shot. Andrashida's supporters rose to their feet, but Béla Antal was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rogelio Gaur breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The audience thought a goal was coming when Florentino Henric got free with Krisztián Pál in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 18 minutes, Béla Antal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Andrashida's supporters crossed their fingers, but Béla Antal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Tigre booed when Andrashida was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ádám Szénási didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Andrashida's Krisztián Pál got control of the ball when Eriberto Benet tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Florentino Henric in the 24th minute of play forced Andrashida's goalkeeper Krisztián Pál to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Andrashida's Krisztián Pál played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Genaro Nataniel in the 25th minute of play. Kristóf Kovács kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. After 35 played minutes Andrashida got a freekick which was hit by Ádám Szénási. Florentino Henric could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Krisztián Pál made a huge save. In the 43rd match minute, Andrashida was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kristóf Kovács to maneuver through the defense. 47 minutes into the game, Tigre's Teofilo Virila nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Krisztián Pál made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Szabolcs Hoffman made a kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Augusto Liher during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 56 minutes into the match, Andrashida's goal looked a bit too open when Genaro Nataniel came free, but Krisztián Pál reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Andrashida's Ádám Kalmár got a free kick in the 57th minute. Andrashida's Krisztián Pál played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Genaro Nataniel in the 58th minute of play. In the 61st match minute, Andrashida was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ádám Kalmár to maneuver through the defense. 66 minutes into the game, Szabolcs Hoffman cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Rogelio Gaur was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 71 minutes into the game, Eriberto Benet cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Krisztián Pál was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Tigre's Teofilo Virila in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Andrashida's goalie prevented a goal. Eriberto Benet's late challenge caught a Andrashida's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eriberto Benet helped the player get up and apologised. In the 84th minute, Eriberto Benet hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 86th minute Teofilo Virila shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Krisztián Pál saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the Andrashida defense, Florentino Henric kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Krisztián Pál. The Andrashida fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Krisztián Pál should have stopped the shot. Rogelio Gaur made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olivér Laczkó in the 94th minute of play. Tigre's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.