U23 World League

Old Trafford
Spectators: 7779 (Terracing: 5835, Seating: 1789, VIP seats: 155) Kukova United's Gao Zhen Chao started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Cachiyuyo EAS's Arnulfo Nataniel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pavol Halko in the 4th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 11 minutes, Ivan Galoša took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Arnulfo Nataniel to make any attempt to save it. Cachiyuyo EAS's Arnulfo Nataniel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gao Zhen Chao in the 13th minute of play. In the 15th match minute, Cachiyuyo EAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eleuterio Joachim to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juraj Bicák in the 24th minute of play forced Cachiyuyo EAS's goalkeeper Arnulfo Nataniel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 26th minute, David Llope made a precise shot to the right of Anıl Baran Uslu. Kukova United's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. In the 31st match minute, Cachiyuyo EAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Saturnino Porfirio to maneuver through the defense. After 34 played minutes Kukova United got a freekick which was hit by Luís Ventura. Arnulfo Nataniel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gao Zhen Chao, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. The supporters of Cachiyuyo EAS booed when Kukova United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ladislav Tribula didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 42nd minute of the match Eleuterio Joachim shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Anıl Baran Uslu showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Cachiyuyo EAS's Arnulfo Nataniel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Juraj Bicák in the 45th minute of play. 46 minutes into the match, Cachiyuyo EAS's goalkeeper Arnulfo Nataniel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gao Zhen Chao. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Maximino Mateo was the one to do the kick off. After 51 played minutes Kukova United got a freekick which was hit by Richard Kaján. After recieving a nice pass, Cachiyuyo EAS's Eleuterio Joachim tried to score from far away in the 52nd minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. 55 minutes into the game, Ivan Galoša was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kukova United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cachiyuyo EAS the free kick. 57 minutes into the match, Cachiyuyo EAS's David Llope sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Anıl Baran Uslu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Arnulfo Nataniel didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Gao Zhen Chao went, in the 60th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. Maximino Mateo scored 2-2 in the 64th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Anıl Baran Uslu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 66 minutes into the match, Cachiyuyo EAS's David Llope sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Anıl Baran Uslu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 69 minutes into the match, Cachiyuyo EAS's goal looked a bit too open when Luís Ventura came free, but Arnulfo Nataniel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gao Zhen Chao in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arnulfo Nataniel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 75 minutes into the match, Kukova United's goal looked a bit too open when David Llope came free, but Anıl Baran Uslu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arnulfo Nataniel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juraj Bicák, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 79 minutes of play, Kukova United's Juraj Bicák made it 3-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Arnulfo Nataniel was left in no man's land by his defense there! Kukova United made a substitution. Ladislav Zemko replaced Ivan Galoša. Kukova United made a substitution. Matej Bajus replaced Juraj Bicák. In the 85th minute of the match Pavol Halko sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Arnulfo Nataniel skillfully saved the ball. Anıl Baran Uslu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Llope in the 88th minute of play. Cachiyuyo EAS's Arnulfo Nataniel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pavol Halko in the 93rd minute of play. Cachiyuyo EAS's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.