U23 World League

Cup2 Stadium
Spectators: 7749 (Terracing: 5813, Seating: 1782, VIP seats: 154) Cup2's Karl-Michael Hjeltman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gwidon Patora in the 4th minute of play. Cyryl Zielinski kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. Cup2's Karl-Michael Hjeltman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Liu Zhi Guang in the 9th minute of play. Through an outstanding action, after 10 minutes, Tiburcio Jakue successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Karl-Michael Hjeltman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gwidon Patora in the 12th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zbigniew Wierzbicki in the 15th minute of play forced Cup2's goalkeeper Karl-Michael Hjeltman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 16 minutes into the match, Cup2's goal looked a bit too open when Gwidon Patora came free, but Karl-Michael Hjeltman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 17 minutes into the match, Cup2's goal looked a bit too open when Liu Zhi Guang came free, but Karl-Michael Hjeltman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cyryl Zielinski during the 21st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Cup2 booed when Veth Crystals was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cyryl Zielinski didn't get a good kick on the ball. With his leg Tiburcio Jakue managed to avoid a goal in the 22ndth minute, when Cup2's Tzanko Papukchiev fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gwidon Patora in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Karl-Michael Hjeltman saved Cup2 from getting behind. After having played for 29 minutes, Trayan Kavalov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cup2's supporters crossed their fingers, but Trayan Kavalov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Karl-Michael Hjeltman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Liu Zhi Guang in the 30th minute of play. Karl-Michael Hjeltman didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Veth Crystals's Gwidon Patora shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-1 in the ordered_time% minute. The Veth Crystals fans' excitement grew in the 33rd match minute when Veth Crystals's Gwidon Patora looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gwidon Patora in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Karl-Michael Hjeltman prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Argir Tishinov kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. Liu Zhi Guang's late challenge caught a Cup2's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Liu Zhi Guang helped the player get up and apologised. Liu Zhi Guang kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. After the first half Veth Crystals were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After 53 played minutes Veth Crystals got a freekick which was hit by Marian Domeradzki. When Tzanko Papukchiev came up free with the goalie in the 55th minute, the Cup2 fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Tzanko Papukchiev couldn't finish the play. Tiburcio Jakue showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tzanko Papukchiev, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Tiburcio Jakue showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tzanko Papukchiev in the 59th minute of the match. Liu Zhi Guang could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Karl-Michael Hjeltman made a huge save. Józef Kalafus hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. After recieving a nice pass, Cup2's Galin Hadzhiyski tried to score from far away in the 67th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Karl-Michael Hjeltman stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gwidon Patora's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. In the 69th minute of the match Veth Crystals got a corner. Cup2's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Gwidon Patora ran over to the corner to take the kick. A nice corner shot did that Gwidon Patora got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Karl-Michael Hjeltman quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 70th match minute, Cup2 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aleko Merdzhanov to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tzanko Papukchiev in the 73rd minute of play forced Veth Crystals's goalkeeper Tiburcio Jakue to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Veth Crystals booed when Cup2 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martin Ødegaard didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Veth Crystals booed when Cup2 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tzanko Papukchiev didn't get a good kick on the ball. 83 minutes into the match, Veth Crystals's goal looked a bit too open when Tzanko Papukchiev came free, but Tiburcio Jakue reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Veth Crystals's Gwidon Patora in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cup2's goalie prevented a goal. When Gwidon Patora, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 84 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Karl-Michael Hjeltman was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. In the 88th minute Cup2 were awarded a corner. Galin Hadzhiyski went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Cup2's corner Galin Hadzhiyski fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Tiburcio Jakue quite easily take care of the ball. With his leg Karl-Michael Hjeltman managed to avoid a goal in the 91stth minute, when Veth Crystals's Gwidon Patora fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 92nd minute of the match Veth Crystals got a corner. Cup2's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Gwidon Patora ran over to the corner to take the kick. With a little luck, Cup2's Karl-Michael Hjeltman got control of the ball when Gwidon Patora tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 95th minute, Veth Crystals's Gwidon Patora ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Karl-Michael Hjeltman. Karl-Michael Hjeltman yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-4.