U21 World League

Stadion Zelg
Spectators: 7530 (Terracing: 5649, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) Jeremias Paul started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 4 minutes into the game, Philippe Vehma cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Jaime Nafarroa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Marcelo Bikendi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 12 played minutes La Gallardeta got a freekick which was hit by Apolo Naelio. After 18 played minutes Gualtiero Nacht rounded La Gallardeta's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 2-0. The supporters of Zelg FC booed when La Gallardeta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carmelo Jeraldo didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gualtiero Nacht in the 23rd minute of play forced La Gallardeta's goalkeeper Jaime Nafarroa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Apolo Naelio kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Philippe Vehma managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zelg FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Philippe Vehma was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jaime Nafarroa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 30th minute, Philippe Vehma 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. In the 37th minute Zelg FC were awarded a corner. Gilberto Theissl went to the cornerflag to take it. Gilberto Theissl made a great header on Zelg FC's corner, it was just that La Gallardeta's Jaime Nafarroa managed to reach the ball for a save. Willem Migneault's late challenge caught a La Gallardeta's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Willem Migneault helped the player get up and apologised. Willem Migneault hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Zelg FC's goalkeeper Marian Anderjoli, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 46 minutes of play Zelg FC's Willem Migneault was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After 46 played minutes Zelg FC got a freekick which was hit by Willem Migneault. Xavier Kirchner kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

In the 58th minute, Philippe Vehma ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jaime Nafarroa was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Philippe Vehma in the 61st minute of play forced La Gallardeta's goalkeeper Jaime Nafarroa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marian Anderjoli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jeremias Paul in the 63rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xavier Kirchner in the 72nd minute of play forced La Gallardeta's goalkeeper Jaime Nafarroa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Philippe Vehma kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. After 80 played minutes La Gallardeta got a freekick which was hit by Ladislao Gonza. After a defensive mix-up in La Gallardeta's zone, Gilberto Theissl stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jaime Nafarroa came out of the goal and Gilberto Theissl tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jaime Nafarroa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eugene Mullis, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Marian Anderjoli was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Jeremias Paul showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 4-1 in the 92 minute of play. The supporters of La Gallardeta booed when Zelg FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 98 match minutes in a wonderful position. Philippe Vehma didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Zelg FC had won after a very even match.