U23 World League

Hamikovo
Spectators: 7719 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Yanne Callaerts kicked off to start the match. After 3 played minutes Real Unión CF got a freekick which was hit by Karl-Magnus Torsberg. With a little luck, Real Unión CF's Emanuel Neuer got control of the ball when Daniel Tischler tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ezequiel Seber showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yanne Callaerts, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Real Unión CF's Emanuel Neuer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pedro Ochoa in the 8th minute of play. Emanuel Neuer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriel Gedeon in the 11th minute of play. In the 14th match minute, FC Lions Levice was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniel Packa to maneuver through the defense. 16 minutes into the match, Real Unión CF's Yanne Callaerts sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ezequiel Seber narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Emanuel Neuer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabriel Gedeon, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 23 minutes, Emanuel Neuer successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Michal Valach kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. After 25 played minutes, Real Unión CF's Lavdi Eminaj shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ezequiel Seber came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Real Unión CF reached it. After 28 played minutes FC Lions Levice got a freekick which was hit by Daniel Packa. In the 28th minute of the match Lavdi Eminaj sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ezequiel Seber skillfully saved the ball. Real Unión CF's Odilon Rozano managed to work through FC Lions Levice's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Odilon Rozano dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Ezequiel Seber showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Castulo Quiroga, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. With 37 minutes on the clock, Pavol Hospodár commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 37th minute, one of FC Lions Levice:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for FC Lions Levice. Ezequiel Seber had in the 39thth minute some difficulties stopping Lavdi Eminaj's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 40th minute Real Unión CF were awarded a corner. Lavdi Eminaj went to the cornerflag to take it. Gutierre Chamorro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ezequiel Seber having to interfere. Ezequiel Seber showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gutierre Chamorro, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute.

The wind increased when Daniel Tischler made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Daniel Tischler in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Emanuel Neuer prevented the ball from getting in the gole. FC Lions Levice's Ezequiel Seber proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save FC Lions Levice from getting a goal against them. FC Lions Levice's Daniel Tischler got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Xulian Curro during the 55th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 56 played minutes Real Unión CF got a freekick which was hit by Xulian Curro. 57 minutes into the game, František Cangár was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Lions Levice's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Real Unión CF the free kick. František Cangár hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Yanne Callaerts charged in rather forcefully in the 59th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Yanne Callaerts the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Real Unión CF's Yanne Callaerts got a free kick in the 59th minute. In the 62nd match minute, FC Lions Levice was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Klement Špilár to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to FC Lions Levice getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Klement Špilár hit a great ball. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Lions Levice's goalkeeper Ezequiel Seber, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Emanuel Neuer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Tischler in the 65th minute of play. In the 70th minute, Daniel Packa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, FC Lions Levice's Daniel Packa got a free kick in the 71st minute. Ezequiel Seber showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yanne Callaerts, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Daniel Tischler in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Emanuel Neuer saved Real Unión CF from getting behind. 83 minutes into the match, FC Lions Levice's goal looked a bit too open when Gutierre Chamorro came free, but Ezequiel Seber reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Mihnea Berceanu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Daniel Tischler received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Emanuel Neuer tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Real Unión CF played a much better game than FC Lions Levice and deserved their victory. The FC Lions Levice players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.