U23 World League

JUVENTUS STADIUM
Spectators: 7711 (Terracing: 5785, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Alessandro Del Piero took the kick off in the first half of the match. Alessandro Del Piero blasted a shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Isak Tøllefsen having to make a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Armas Heinola in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicholas Ochavarri prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 7thth minute of the game Fabian Lundberg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Nicholas Ochavarri was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Armas Heinola in the 9th minute of play forced JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalkeeper Nicholas Ochavarri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nicholas Ochavarri showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Armas Heinola, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. When Cheeky Nuts United's Fabian Lundberg in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalie prevented a goal. 20 minutes into the match, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fabian Lundberg came free, but Nicholas Ochavarri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Isak Tøllefsen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alessandro Del Piero in the 24th minute of play. In the 28th match minute, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vito Romeu to maneuver through the defense. Isak Tøllefsen had great luck who in the 31stth minute grab hold of the ball when Alessandro Del Piero from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. In the 35thth minute of the game Alessandro Del Piero who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Cheeky Nuts United's Isak Tøllefsen was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Armas Heinola in the 39th minute of play forced JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalkeeper Nicholas Ochavarri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Armas Heinola sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 46th minute Armas Heinola shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicholas Ochavarri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Fabian Lundberg to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute Armas Heinola shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicholas Ochavarri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 55 minutes JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Armas Heinola who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Cheeky Nuts United's corner Henrik Rakvåg fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Nicholas Ochavarri quite easily take care of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabian Lundberg in the 57th minute of play forced JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalkeeper Nicholas Ochavarri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cheeky Nuts United's Isak Tøllefsen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Celestino Fandiño in the 58th minute of play. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC were awarded a corner in the 61th minute after Cheeky Nuts United's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Lilian Thuram took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Lilian Thuram got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Isak Tøllefsen quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Nicholas Ochavarri made an important save on a dangerous shot by Finn Espe in the 64th minute. Isak Tøllefsen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Celestino Fandiño's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Finn Espe managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cheeky Nuts United's supporters rose to their feet, but Finn Espe was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nicholas Ochavarri breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 71st minute Armas Heinola shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicholas Ochavarri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nicholas Ochavarri made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Finn Espe sent off a good shot on target. In the 77th minute, Cheeky Nuts United's Finn Espe ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Nicholas Ochavarri. Nicholas Ochavarri yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. Nicholas Ochavarri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fabian Lundberg in the 83rd minute of the match. After 84 played minutes JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC got a freekick which was hit by Celestino Fandiño. Nicholas Ochavarri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fabian Lundberg in the 86th minute of play. The supporters of Cheeky Nuts United booed when JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alessandro Del Piero didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cheeky Nuts United's Isak Tøllefsen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alessandro Del Piero in the 92nd minute of play. When the final whistle sounded Cheeky Nuts United left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC.