U23 World League

TORQUE ARENA
Spectators: 7674 (Terracing: 5756, Seating: 1765, VIP seats: 153) 10 minutes into the match, Kai Havertz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Julian Eutropio. TORQUE F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Kai Havertz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 14th minute, Rickard Svensson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Linghed Angels FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rickard Svensson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Julian Eutropio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jörgen Magnusson succeeded in the game's 15th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-3. In the 22nd minute, Gabriel Isaio ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Algot Ennegren was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-3. Ruperto Kiliz charged in rather forcefully in the 27th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ruperto Kiliz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ruperto Kiliz hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Julian Eutropio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rickard Svensson, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. After a rather tough play, TORQUE F.C.'s Gabriel Federigo got a free kick in the 30th minute. Julian Eutropio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kurt Askestät, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. 37 minutes into the game, Kurt Askestät cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-4. Julian Eutropio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jörgen Magnusson in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Julian Eutropio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The attack was good, but when Jörgen Magnusson in the 40th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Elvio Gaufred was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice moves Kai Havertz could shoot a difficult shot in the 52nd minute, which Julian Eutropio however easily saved by the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jörgen Magnusson got free with Julian Eutropio in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, TORQUE F.C.'s Julian Eutropio got control of the ball when Jörgen Magnusson tried to sneak it across the goal line. Julian Eutropio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jörgen Magnusson in the 61st minute of play. In the 62nd match minute, Linghed Angels FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ramon Nesta to maneuver through the defense. Julian Eutropio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jörgen Magnusson, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. 68 minutes into the match, TORQUE F.C.'s goalkeeper Julian Eutropio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kai Havertz. After having played for 84 minutes, Kai Havertz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Linghed Angels FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kai Havertz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kai Havertz in the 87th minute of play forced TORQUE F.C.'s goalkeeper Julian Eutropio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Linghed Angels FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.