U23 World League

Zagrebačka livada
Spectators: 7693 (Terracing: 5771, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Riemer Mulders took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute of the match Pieter Theissen sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Holer Nolle skillfully saved the ball. Holer Nolle showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ferdi Merenga in the 5th minute of the match. 5 minutes into the game, Albertus FC's Ferdi Merenga nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Holer Nolle made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. When Albertus FC's Klaas Jan Klaassen in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ZG Hakleri's goalie prevented a goal. In the 13th minute, ZG Hakleri's Isak Uroda ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Leendert Borg. Leendert Borg yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. 21 minutes into the game, Jan Knops was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Albertus FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ZG Hakleri the free kick. Isak Uroda might have been able to make a better finish in the 23rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Leendert Borg. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Isak Uroda ran back to his position shaking his head. Pieter Theissen kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Holer Nolle showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Riemer Mulders in the 29th minute of the match. In the 30th match minute, ZG Hakleri was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damjan Brozović to maneuver through the defense. Leendert Borg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sanjin Skelin in the 33rd minute of play. Riemer Mulders struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Holer Nolle didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Albertus FC. Leendert Borg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Damjan Brozović, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. ZG Hakleri's Holer Nolle played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Klaas Jan Klaassen in the 39th minute of play. After 40 played minutes ZG Hakleri got a freekick which was hit by Kruno Turčin. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The audience was convinced that Klaas Jan Klaassen's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Holer Nolle was relentless in the 52nd minute of the game. ZG Hakleri's Holer Nolle proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save ZG Hakleri from getting a goal against them. ZG Hakleri's Holer Nolle proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save ZG Hakleri from getting a goal against them. With his leg Holer Nolle managed to avoid a goal in the 59thth minute, when Albertus FC's Riemer Mulders fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 65 played minutes Albertus FC got a freekick which was hit by Riemer Mulders. When Frits Platvoet fell near the penalty area in the 77th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Albertus FC's protests and gave Frits Platvoet a yellow card for diving instead. Frits Platvoet hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. In the 78th minute of the match Miran Komadina shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Leendert Borg showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Holer Nolle made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Riemer Mulders sent off a good shot on target. Riemer Mulders in the 82ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Holer Nolle, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Pieter Theissen lost his temper 87 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In the 88th minute, Pieter Theissen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Miran Komadina recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Through an outstanding action, after 96 minutes, Holer Nolle successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Albertus FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.