U23 World League

Arrakis
Spectators: 7668 (Terracing: 5751, Seating: 1764, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Reimond Reddington took the kick off in the first half of the match. Agostinho Martins showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Samuel Olt, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. 8 minutes into the match, Goth Cloudy Experience's Reimond Reddington sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Hugo Nõmmiste narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Mané Couto kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Priidik Lumiste sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Agostinho Martins made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Samuel Olt sent off a good shot on target. After 18 played minutes Goth Cloudy Experience got a freekick which was hit by Alfredo de Senna. In the 21stth minute of the game Reimond Reddington who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Dune's Hugo Nõmmiste was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The corner led Goth Cloudy Experience's Mané Couto to fire away a dangerous shot which Hugo Nõmmiste despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 27th minute, Reimond Reddington managed to get in a good position for a shot. Goth Cloudy Experience's supporters rose to their feet, but Reimond Reddington was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hugo Nõmmiste breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Agostinho Martins made an important save on a dangerous shot by Samuel Olt in the 29th minute. After 29 played minutes Goth Cloudy Experience got a freekick which was hit by Reimond Reddington. Agostinho Martins was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Asko Puuk showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 31 minute of play. In the 33rd match minute, Goth Cloudy Experience was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adriano Britto to maneuver through the defense. 35 minutes into the game, Ernst Ruusmaa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Dune's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Goth Cloudy Experience the free kick. In the 35th minute, Ernst Ruusmaa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Goth Cloudy Experience getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Nelson Medeiros hit a great ball. In the 47th minute, Goth Cloudy Experience's Mané Couto seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Mané Couto the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Goth Cloudy Experience protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Mané Couto had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. Agostinho Martins made a fantastic save in the 48th minute, when Ainar Ütt sent off a good shot on target. 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 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Priidik Lumiste was the one to do the kick off. Reimond Reddington was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 58th minute. Goth Cloudy Experience's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Hugo Nõmmiste stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Reimond Reddington's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. 60 minutes into the match, Dune's goal looked a bit too open when Reimond Reddington came free, but Hugo Nõmmiste reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 64 minutes, Reimond Reddington managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Goth Cloudy Experience's supporters crossed their fingers, but Reimond Reddington was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The Goth Cloudy Experience fans' excitement grew in the 67th match minute when Goth Cloudy Experience's Reimond Reddington 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 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Reimond Reddington struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Hugo Nõmmiste didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Goth Cloudy Experience. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Reimond Reddington in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hugo Nõmmiste prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Reimond Reddington fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Goth Cloudy Experience's protests and gave Reimond Reddington a yellow card for diving instead. In the 90th minute, Reimond Reddington hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Dune manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Goth Cloudy Experience to win.