U23 World League

Socavon Arena
Spectators: 7514 (Terracing: 5636, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Franko Tio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Erich Berghoff having to interfere. Ferran Rial in the 5thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Erich Berghoff, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Garaile Pacio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Erich Berghoff having to interfere. The supporters of Socavon FC booed when Balus Treter was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zenobio Walendi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Garaile Pacio struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Erich Berghoff didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Socavon FC. After 17 played minutes Balus Treter got a freekick which was hit by Zenobio Walendi. Erich Berghoff was out of position in the 19 minute of play, and Ferran Rial capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ferran Rial really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ferran Rial got free with Erich Berghoff in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A hard shot 27 in the game by Ferran Rial from a close distance when the talented Erich Berghoff managed to make a qualified save. Balus Treter's players were relieved. Zenobio Walendi kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Ferran Rial in the 31stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Erich Berghoff, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ferran Rial in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Erich Berghoff prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Edmund Wildemann fell near the penalty area in the 34th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Balus Treter's protests and gave Edmund Wildemann a yellow card for diving instead. In the 37th minute of the match Socavon FC got a corner. Balus Treter's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Fidencio Lima ran over to the corner to take the kick. When Garaile Pacio fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Socavon FC's protests and gave Garaile Pacio a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Balus Treter booed when Socavon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Garaile Pacio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Erich Berghoff made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ferran Rial in the 40th minute.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ferran Rial made a kick off. Garaile Pacio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ferran Rial in the 53rd minute of play forced Balus Treter's goalkeeper Erich Berghoff to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 53rd minute, Ferran Rial made a precise shot to the right of Erich Berghoff. Balus Treter's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. After a defensive mix-up in Balus Treter's zone, Ferran Rial stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Erich Berghoff came out of the goal and Ferran Rial tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Erich Berghoff stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ferran Rial's shot from short distance in the 59th minute. Balus Treter's Erich Berghoff played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Garaile Pacio in the 62nd minute of play. When the match clock showed 64 minutes, the score became 4-0 when Ferran Rial sped through Balus Treter's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Erich Berghoff. When Socavon FC's Ferran Rial in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Balus Treter's goalie prevented a goal. In the 71st minute, Sebastian Harm hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Socavon FC's Diagur Mellado was substituted for Gartxot Estopinal. After 72 played minutes Balus Treter got a freekick which was hit by Sebastian Harm. When Baldomiro Contero came up free with the goalie in the 77th minute, the Socavon FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Baldomiro Contero couldn't finish the play. Eneas Leal blasted a shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Erich Berghoff having to make a save. Erich Berghoff made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Garaile Pacio in the 80th minute of play. Baldomiro Contero received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Erich Berghoff tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Erich Berghoff didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ferran Rial went, in the 88th minute, to the upper right corner, 5-0 was the resulting score. When Socavon FC's Ferran Rial in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Balus Treter's goalie prevented a goal. 96 minutes into the match, Eneas Leal had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Erich Berghoff. Balus Treter's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eneas Leal was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-0. Socavon FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.