U21 World League

Juventus Stadium
Spectators: 7451 (Terracing: 5590, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 148) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Pastor Benat got the match started through his kick off. The crowd rose to their feet as Xeneizes's Pastor Benat slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Pavel Žalud. That made the score 1-0 after 2 minutes of play. When Claudio Peter fell near the penalty area in the 6th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Xeneizes's protests and gave Claudio Peter a yellow card for diving instead. Claudio Peter kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. Michal Božek struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Victor Benat didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pardubice Hurricanes. 8 minutes into the match, Jiří Matocha had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Victor Benat. Xeneizes's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jiří Matocha was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. A hard shot 14 in the game by Claudio Peter from a close distance when the talented Pavel Žalud managed to make a qualified save. Pardubice Hurricanes's players were relieved. After 19 played minutes Xeneizes got a freekick which was hit by Aureliano Reynardo. After a rather tough play, Pardubice Hurricanes's Radek Petřek got a free kick in the 20th minute. Victor Benat made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jiří Dusil in the 25th minute of play. In the 27th match minute, Xeneizes was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jairo Palban to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Pardubice Hurricanes getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Radek Petřek hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Aureliano Reynardo during the 33rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Roman Rafael hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Claudio Peter sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

Xeneizes's Robustiano Endura was substituted for Claudio Peter. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Michal Božek made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pastor Benat in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pavel Žalud saved Pardubice Hurricanes from getting behind. Jiří Dusil sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pardubice Hurricanes's Michal Božek got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jiří Dusil fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Victor Benat having to interfere. After 60 minutes of play, Pardubice Hurricanes's Michal Božek made it 2-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Victor Benat was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a rather tough play, Xeneizes's Aureliano Reynardo got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Pavel Žalud took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robustiano Endura, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 71st minute, Radim Krška hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jiří Dusil got free with Victor Benat in the 74th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Michal Božek in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Victor Benat saved Xeneizes from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jiří Dusil during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Jiří Dusil kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. The supporters of Pardubice Hurricanes booed when Xeneizes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ariel Salvatore didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Pardubice Hurricanes getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Jiří Matocha hit a great ball. Robustiano Endura fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pavel Žalud having to interfere. Victor Benat stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jiří Dusil's shot from short distance in the 87th minute. Pavel Žalud took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robustiano Endura, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pavel Žalud took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pastor Benat, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Pardubice Hurricanes had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.