U23 World League

Green Dragons Arena
Spectators: 7705 (Terracing: 5780, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Szymon Falkiewicz made the kick off which started today's match. If Pontus Högström had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 2nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 4 minutes into the match, Szymon Falkiewicz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Wágner Seco. Juventudes Libertárias's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Szymon Falkiewicz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Agostinho Almeida in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bartlomiej Sala prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Noel Valle hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. Wágner Seco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Szymon Falkiewicz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bartlomiej Sala stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Agostinho Almeida's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. Wágner Seco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Julian Oryl in the 21st minute of play. Juventudes Libertárias's Wágner Seco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Szymon Falkiewicz in the 23rd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Green Dragons Reaktywacja's zone, Agostinho Almeida stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bartlomiej Sala came out of the goal and Agostinho Almeida tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Bartlomiej Sala stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Agostinho Almeida's shot from short distance in the 27th minute. With a little luck, Juventudes Libertárias's Wágner Seco got control of the ball when Szymon Falkiewicz tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 31st minute, Green Dragons Reaktywacja's Szymon Falkiewicz dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-1. Bartlomiej Sala took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ritvaldis Rau, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Juventudes Libertárias's Agostinho Almeida in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Green Dragons Reaktywacja's goalie prevented a goal. After 39 played minutes Juventudes Libertárias got a freekick which was hit by Márcio Santos. Green Dragons Reaktywacja's Bartlomiej Sala played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alexsandro Simão in the 43rd minute of play. In the 49th minute Juventudes Libertárias were awarded a corner. Rubinho Loureiro went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led to Juventudes Libertárias's Alexsandro Simão getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

Agostinho Almeida struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Bartlomiej Sala didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Juventudes Libertárias. In the 57th minute, Ritvaldis Rau left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Juventudes Libertárias fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. Juventudes Libertárias:s Wágner Seco showed great skill when he stopped Konrad Tepper:s penalty. Green Dragons Reaktywacja's Julian Oryl got a good chance for a goal in the 63rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Wágner Seco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pontus Högström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Juventudes Libertárias's Agostinho Almeida in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Green Dragons Reaktywacja's goalie prevented a goal. In the 81st minute of the match Juventudes Libertárias got a corner. Green Dragons Reaktywacja's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Rubinho Loureiro ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Juventudes Libertárias's corner Rubinho Loureiro fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Bartlomiej Sala quite easily take care of the ball. A collision led to Green Dragons Reaktywacja getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Julian Oryl hit a great ball. Noel Valle hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Juventudes Libertárias's zone, Julian Oryl stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Wágner Seco came out of the goal and Julian Oryl tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Agostinho Almeida who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 89thth minute tested the skills of Bartlomiej Sala when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Green Dragons Reaktywacja's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Ritvaldis Rau 92 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 3-3. After a defensive mix-up in Green Dragons Reaktywacja's zone, Agostinho Almeida stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bartlomiej Sala came out of the goal and Agostinho Almeida tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A hard shot 96 in the game by Agostinho Almeida from a close distance when the talented Bartlomiej Sala managed to make a qualified save. Green Dragons Reaktywacja's players were relieved. 99 minutes into the match, Green Dragons Reaktywacja's goal looked a bit too open when Agostinho Almeida came free, but Bartlomiej Sala reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.