U23 World League

CITY Stadium
Spectators: 7526 (Terracing: 5645, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) Bohuš Dačev started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After 2 played minutes C.A. SAN MARTIN MZA got a freekick which was hit by Lázaro Eyague. In the 4th match minute, FC DNV Bratiskava was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bohuš Dačev to maneuver through the defense. Tomas Elia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tomas Elia might have been able to make a better finish in the 7th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tomáš Zednikovič. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tomas Elia ran back to his position shaking his head. When C.A. SAN MARTIN MZA's Tomas Elia in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC DNV Bratiskava's goalie prevented a goal. When the match had gone on for 30 minutes, Tomas Elia put it in 0-3 from a short distance just to the right of Tomáš Zednikovič. In the 34th minute Bohuš Dačev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zeledon Markel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match clock showed 40 minutes, the score became 0-4 when Tomas Elia sped through FC DNV Bratiskava's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Tomáš Zednikovič. If Tomas Elia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 45 minutes, Anastasio Nicholas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. C.A. SAN MARTIN MZA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Anastasio Nicholas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 47thth minute of the game Tomas Elia who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC DNV Bratiskava's Tomáš Zednikovič was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

In the 51st match minute, FC DNV Bratiskava was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eurico Pernambucano to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lázaro Eyague got free with Tomáš Zednikovič in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Antón Čopka kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Elia in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tomáš Zednikovič prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Antón Čopka hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Tomas Elia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Tomáš Zednikovič tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Adam Husák hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Eurico Pernambucano's late challenge caught a C.A. SAN MARTIN MZA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eurico Pernambucano helped the player get up and apologised. With a little luck, FC DNV Bratiskava's Tomáš Zednikovič got control of the ball when Lázaro Eyague tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Elia in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tomáš Zednikovič prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Elia in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tomáš Zednikovič prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tomas Elia in the 66thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Tomáš Zednikovič, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 67 played minutes FC DNV Bratiskava got a freekick which was hit by Eurico Pernambucano. If Anastasio Nicholas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 74th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC DNV Bratiskava's goalkeeper Tomáš Zednikovič, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 75 minutes, Tomas Elia made it 0-5 with a short kick to the right side. FC DNV Bratiskava's Tomáš Zednikovič tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 79th minute, Tomas Elia 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. A hard shot 81 in the game by Tomas Elia from a close distance when the talented Tomáš Zednikovič managed to make a qualified save. FC DNV Bratiskava's players were relieved. 82 minutes into the game, Tomas Elia lined in a short shot 0-6 behind a frustrated Tomáš Zednikovič. The supporters of C.A. SAN MARTIN MZA booed when FC DNV Bratiskava was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mojmír Polc didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tomas Elia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Tomáš Zednikovič tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the match was over C.A. SAN MARTIN MZA could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than FC DNV Bratiskava throughout the match.