U23 World League

Reval Fortress Arena
Spectators: 7787 (Terracing: 5841, Seating: 1791, VIP seats: 155) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Ailar Pärt started the match with the kick off. Fausto Roderigo was a little too slow when Ailar Pärt got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 3rd minute. The score was now 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Silver Roolaht in the 10th minute of play forced Bicicleta F.C.'s goalkeeper Fausto Roderigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 15 minutes into the match, Bicicleta F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Silver Roolaht came free, but Fausto Roderigo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Enar Stüf sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Enar Stüf charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Enar Stüf the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 21st minute, Enar Stüf hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Bicicleta F.C.'s Segundo Feliu in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Rebel's goalie prevented a goal. When the match had gone on for 24 minutes, Ailar Pärt put it in 2-0 from a short distance just to the right of Fausto Roderigo. With a little luck, Bicicleta F.C.'s Fausto Roderigo got control of the ball when Enar Stüf tried to sneak it across the goal line. Bicicleta F.C.'s Eleuterio Sotil got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eleuterio Sotil in the 42nd minute of play forced FC Rebel's goalkeeper Maarek Allikvee to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of FC Rebel booed when Bicicleta F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edgardo Iruinea didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Segundo Feliu to make the kick off. Fausto Roderigo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Norman Võrk in the 52nd minute of the match. After 54 minutes, Bernardino Edwardo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bicicleta F.C. and the FC Rebel players grew even worse after the yellow card. Ivari Mäidu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Mateo Batista fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bicicleta F.C.'s protests and gave Mateo Batista a yellow card for diving instead. In the 58th minute of the match Ivari Mäidu sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Fausto Roderigo skillfully saved the ball. After having played for 60 minutes, Segundo Feliu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bicicleta F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Segundo Feliu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bicicleta F.C.'s Fausto Roderigo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aadam Elu in the 65th minute of play. 66 minutes into the match, FC Rebel's goalkeeper Maarek Allikvee had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edgardo Iruinea. Maarek Allikvee made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Edgardo Iruinea sent off a good shot on target. Ailar Pärt took the ball and in the 72 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Fausto Roderigo. Fausto Roderigo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. With 75 minutes on the clock, Kunnar Varendi commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Kunnar Varendi kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Bicicleta F.C.'s Segundo Feliu got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eleuterio Sotil in the 78th minute of play forced FC Rebel's goalkeeper Maarek Allikvee to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 80th minute of the match, Segundo Feliu got a very nice opportunity to score, but Maarek Allikvee was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. A collision led to FC Rebel getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Asso Konsap hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Segundo Feliu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bicicleta F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Segundo Feliu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Maarek Allikvee breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, FC Rebel's Udo Talts got a free kick in the 87th minute. Maarek Allikvee acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 91st minute, took the ball on the long shot from Segundo Feliu. FC Rebel were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Bicicleta F.C. for a fine match.