U21 World League

Claude François
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Lance Willard took the kick off in the first half of the match. Alexandrie CF's Fábio Cardoso got a good chance for a goal in the 2nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 6 minutes into the match, Alexandrie CF's goal looked a bit too open when Flint Braxton came free, but Renaud Berthier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 10 played minutes Tango en Miami FC got a freekick which was hit by Wilson Short. When Tim Amalric in the 14th play minute got the chance to kick a hard shot on goal from short distance neither the defense or Robby Couch kept up with the ball and suddenly the score was 2-0 when the ball slipped into goal inside the left pole. When Tim Amalric fell near the penalty area in the 17th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Alexandrie CF's protests and gave Tim Amalric a yellow card for diving instead. After 18 played minutes Alexandrie CF got a freekick which was hit by Djamel Scheffer. 27 minutes into the match, Tim Amalric had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Robby Couch. Tango en Miami FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tim Amalric was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Dimitri Goudard scored 4-0 in the 30th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Robby Couch, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. A hard shot 33 in the game by Tim Amalric from a close distance when the talented Robby Couch managed to make a qualified save. Tango en Miami FC's players were relieved. Tango en Miami FC's Robby Couch played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dimitri Goudard in the 36th minute of play. The supporters of Alexandrie CF booed when Tango en Miami FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ronald Engel didn't get a good kick on the ball. Through an outstanding action, after 42 minutes, Robby Couch successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Robby Couch took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dimitri Goudard, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match clock showed 49 minutes, the score became 4-1 when Lance Willard sped through Alexandrie CF's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Renaud Berthier. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tim Amalric was the one to do the kick off. Robby Couch showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tim Amalric, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. A collision led to Alexandrie CF getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Arnold Campet hit a great ball. When %teams%'s Flint Braxton was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 4-2 just inside the left pole, 61 minutes into the game. Renaud Berthier was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tim Amalric in the 64th minute of play forced Tango en Miami FC's goalkeeper Robby Couch to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dimitri Goudard received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Robby Couch tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 76 minutes into the match, Tim Amalric notched a goal, 5-2, to the right of Tango en Miami FC's Robby Couch. Robby Couch was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Robby Couch made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fábio Cardoso in the 84th minute of play. After 88 played minutes Alexandrie CF got a freekick which was hit by Bakary Galet. Fábio Cardoso charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fábio Cardoso the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Robby Couch stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tim Amalric's shot from short distance in the 92nd minute. Nathanial Sanford's late challenge caught a Alexandrie CF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nathanial Sanford helped the player get up and apologised. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tim Amalric in the 94th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Robby Couch saved Tango en Miami FC from getting behind. After 95 played minutes Alexandrie CF got a freekick which was hit by Arnold Campet.