U23 World League

Degtindariai
Spectators: 8119 (Terracing: 6091, Seating: 1867, VIP seats: 161) Ovidijus Andrišiūnas started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robert Seychell in the 4th minute of play forced Absoliut's goalkeeper Vaclovas Jurkus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th minute Andrew Miggiani shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vaclovas Jurkus saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Clayton Gerada made an important save on a dangerous shot by Osvaldas Nutautas in the 8th minute. Ovidijus Andrišiūnas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Clayton Gerada read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. In the 10th minute of the match Absoliut got a corner. Seraċini Għawdxin's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Algitas Girkantas ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Absoliut's corner Algitas Girkantas fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Clayton Gerada quite easily take care of the ball. Vaclovas Jurkus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andrew Miggiani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vaclovas Jurkus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Richard Pavia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Clayton Gerada made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ovidijus Andrišiūnas in the 23rd minute. Ovidijus Andrišiūnas came free with the goalkeeper in the 32nd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Clayton Gerada could save by the left post. Ovidijus Andrišiūnas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Clayton Gerada made a huge save. With a little luck, Seraċini Għawdxin's Clayton Gerada got control of the ball when Ovidijus Andrišiūnas tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Andrew Miggiani in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vaclovas Jurkus saved Absoliut from getting behind. Algitas Girkantas might have been able to make a better finish in the 39th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Clayton Gerada. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Algitas Girkantas ran back to his position shaking his head. Clayton Gerada took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Algitas Girkantas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 41 minutes into the match, Absoliut's Algitas Girkantas sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Clayton Gerada narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Vaclovas Jurkus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antoine Bugelli in the 45th minute of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Andrew Miggiani made the kick off in the second half. Vaclovas Jurkus made a fantastic save in the 50th minute, when Andrew Miggiani sent off a good shot on target. Clayton Gerada showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Osvaldas Nutautas, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Joseph Bruno kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. The supporters of Seraċini Għawdxin booed when Absoliut was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ovidijus Andrišiūnas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Clayton Gerada made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ovidijus Andrišiūnas in the 61st minute of play. In the 62nd minute Absoliut were awarded a corner. Algitas Girkantas went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Absoliut's corner Algitas Girkantas fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Clayton Gerada quite easily take care of the ball. In the 63rd minute Absoliut were awarded a corner. Algitas Girkantas went to the cornerflag to take it. The supporters of Absoliut booed when Seraċini Għawdxin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Keith Cassar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Absoliut's Vaclovas Jurkus proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save Absoliut from getting a goal against them. Ovidijus Andrišiūnas kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. 83 minutes into the match, Absoliut's goalkeeper Vaclovas Jurkus had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Andrew Miggiani. Seraċini Għawdxin's Keith Cassar got his second yellow card of the match in the 84th minute. The referee ordered Keith Cassar off the ground. After 84 played minutes Seraċini Għawdxin got a freekick which was hit by Keith Cassar. Vaclovas Jurkus showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richard Pavia in the 89th minute of the match. Absoliut's Vaclovas Jurkus proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 93rd minute of the match, managed to save Absoliut from getting a goal against them. Seraċini Għawdxin's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.