U23 World League

Estadio Ultra Rojo
Spectators: 7693 (Terracing: 5771, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) Dong Ping made the kick off and thus started the match. When the match had gone on for 9 minutes, Yong 曹操 put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Frederick Scicluna. Juan María Ferrari took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonard Calleja, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yong 曹操 in the 22nd minute of play forced Meerkats FC's goalkeeper Frederick Scicluna to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Barrabases de Victoria's Yong 曹操 got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 33 minutes into the match, Meerkats FC's goal looked a bit too open when Yong 曹操 came free, but Frederick Scicluna reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Meerkats FC's Frederick Scicluna played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yong 曹操 in the 35th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Dong Ping kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Frederick Scicluna. That made the score 3-0 in the 36 minute of play. The supporters of Meerkats FC booed when Barrabases de Victoria was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bairon Galarce didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 40th match minute, Meerkats FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anton De Battista to maneuver through the defense. Dong Ping's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Frederick Scicluna firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 47th minute Leopoldo Alzerreca suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Zach Testaferrata Viani during the 47th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Barrabases de Victoria's Narcomillo Parot was substituted for Leopoldo Alzerreca. Zach Testaferrata Viani hit a great freekick 48 minutes into the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Leonard Calleja made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute Yong 曹操 shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frederick Scicluna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Barrabases de Victoria's Fausto Mendizabal was substituted for Dong Ping. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 56th minute of the game. One of Barrabases de Victoria:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Meerkats FC:s goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Yong 曹操 managed to get in a good position for a shot. Barrabases de Victoria's supporters rose to their feet, but Yong 曹操 was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Frederick Scicluna breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 76th minute, Kevin Musu got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Amadeo Darmanin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Juan María Ferrari tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 82nd minute, Yong 曹操 made a precise shot to the right of Frederick Scicluna. Meerkats FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-1. Barrabases de Victoria's Juan María Ferrari played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leonard Calleja in the 84th minute of play. 95 minutes into the match, Yong 曹操 notched a goal, 6-2, to the right of Meerkats FC's Frederick Scicluna. Frederick Scicluna was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Barrabases de Victoria had won after a very even match.