U23 World League

Pannerden Stadion
Spectators: 7660 (Terracing: 5747, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Erez Marica made the kick off which started today's match. Victor Arrelucea fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mirko Mos having to interfere. 4 minutes into the game, Goito Becerril was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Intimos de Reynoso's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Springplank FC the free kick. In the 4th match minute, Intimos de Reynoso was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Goito Becerril to maneuver through the defense. After 5 minutes, Magdaleno Virto mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Intimos de Reynoso and the Springplank FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 5th match minute, Intimos de Reynoso was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Magdaleno Virto to maneuver through the defense. Intimos de Reynoso's Milio Cuero proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 6th minute of the match, managed to save Intimos de Reynoso from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Erez Marica in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mirko Mos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 14th minute, Peter Kremer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Erez Marica got in the 15th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Mirko Mos handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Bernard Bense sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 18 minutes into the game, Patrick Pronk was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Springplank FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Intimos de Reynoso the free kick. A collision led to Springplank FC getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Patrick Pronk hit a great ball. In the 19thth minute of the game Erez Marica who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Springplank FC's Mirko Mos was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Taio Lereira in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mirko Mos saved Springplank FC from getting behind. Mirko Mos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Victor Arrelucea in the 28th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Erez Marica in the 29th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mirko Mos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 33rdth minute of the game Erez Marica who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Springplank FC's Mirko Mos was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 37th minute Victor Arrelucea shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mirko Mos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Springplank FC's Bernard Theunissen got a free kick in the 37th minute. 42 minutes into the match, Springplank FC's goal looked a bit too open when Erez Marica came free, but Mirko Mos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 44th minute, Patrick Pronk hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Victor Arrelucea in the 48th minute of play forced Springplank FC's goalkeeper Mirko Mos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bernard Bense to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Victor Arrelucea left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Intimos de Reynoso fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Mirko Mos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Erez Marica's shot from short distance in the 55th minute. When Bernard Theunissen fell near the penalty area in the 59th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Springplank FC's protests and gave Bernard Theunissen a yellow card for diving instead. After 59 played minutes Springplank FC got a freekick which was hit by Bernard Theunissen. Intimos de Reynoso's Chayo Aguila was substituted for Taio Lereira. Bernard Theunissen kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 61 minutes, Mirko Mos successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Erez Marica who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 65thth minute tested the skills of Mirko Mos when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Victor Arrelucea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Victor Arrelucea struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Mirko Mos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Intimos de Reynoso. Erez Marica who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 80thth minute tested the skills of Mirko Mos when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Lucas Aumada blasted a shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mirko Mos having to make a save. With his leg Mirko Mos managed to avoid a goal in the 87thth minute, when Intimos de Reynoso's Erez Marica fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Springplank FC's Mirko Mos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chayo Aguila in the 89th minute of play. The supporters of Springplank FC booed when Intimos de Reynoso was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erez Marica didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 92nd minute, Peter Kremer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 94 minutes, Bernard Bense mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Springplank FC and the Intimos de Reynoso players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Springplank FC getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Bernard Bense hit a great ball. When the final whistle sounded Intimos de Reynoso left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Springplank FC.