U21 World League

Dnipro-Arena
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Leonardo Pepillo started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ivan Lysytsjkyi in the 3rd minute of play forced Gloria Verdinegra AFC's goalkeeper Leopoldo Garin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Leonardo Pepillo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Gloria Verdinegra AFC's Leonardo Pepillo in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Vershina ESPN's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to FC Vershina ESPN getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Leonid Vikaryuk hit a great ball. 17 minutes into the game, Ivan Lysytsjkyi recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Leopoldo Garin. Ivan Lysytsjkyi showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Volodymyr Beletskyi got free with Leopoldo Garin in the 23rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Juan Azibar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 27th play minutes Leonardo Pepillo shot 1-1, a short shot which went by Artem Gordya and just under the crossbar into goal. Genaro Sabin charged in rather forcefully in the 37th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Genaro Sabin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Genaro Sabin kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. When Gloria Verdinegra AFC's Leonardo Pepillo in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Vershina ESPN's goalie prevented a goal. Artem Gordya showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonardo Pepillo, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

FC Vershina ESPN's Ivan Lysytsjkyi got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 59 minutes into the game, FC Vershina ESPN's Volodymyr Beletskyi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Leopoldo Garin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Leopoldo Garin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivan Lysytsjkyi, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. In the 64th match minute, Gloria Verdinegra AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Azibar to maneuver through the defense. In the 69th minute, Ivan Lysytsjkyi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Leonardo Pepillo in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Artem Gordya saved FC Vershina ESPN from getting behind. Gloria Verdinegra AFC's Leonardo Pepillo was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 79th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Gloria Verdinegra AFC's Leopoldo Garin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Volodymyr Beletskyi in the 84th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leonardo Pepillo in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Artem Gordya prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 89 minutes into the game, Danylo Biloshapka was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Vershina ESPN's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gloria Verdinegra AFC the free kick. After a rather tough play, FC Vershina ESPN's Danylo Biloshapka got a free kick in the 89th minute. Leopoldo Garin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ivan Lysytsjkyi in the 95th minute of play.