U23 World League

Valhalla Stadium
Spectators: 7498 (Terracing: 5624, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) Westbam's Tolek Pyrzyce started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Filip Brytan charged in rather forcefully in the 3rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Filip Brytan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Filip Brytan kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. In the 5th minute Gaspar Bastia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gwidon Iwanowski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gwidon Iwanowski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aldo Etxatxu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gwidon Iwanowski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucio Gil, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Westbam's defense didn't have a chance, in the 11th minute, when Gaspar Bastia scored to the left of an out of position Gwidon Iwanowski, making the score, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aldo Etxatxu in the 20th minute of play forced Westbam's goalkeeper Gwidon Iwanowski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pablo Ubendu came out of the goal in the 23rd minute to try and stop a shot by Westbam's Filip Brytan. But to his dismay, Filip Brytan quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Tolek Pyrzyce kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Gwidon Iwanowski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aldo Etxatxu in the 31st minute of the match. In the 34th minute of the match Valhalla Time got a corner. Westbam's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Robustiano Mattin ran over to the corner to take the kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aldo Etxatxu in the 40th minute of play forced Westbam's goalkeeper Gwidon Iwanowski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 42 minutes into the match, Tolek Pyrzyce notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Valhalla Time's Pablo Ubendu. Pablo Ubendu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After the first half Westbam were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gaspar Bastia was the one to do the kick off. Gwidon Iwanowski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aldo Etxatxu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gwidon Iwanowski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gaspar Bastia, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. In the 60th minute of the match Valhalla Time got a corner. Westbam's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Robustiano Mattin ran over to the corner to take the kick. Yavuz Selim Altunışık sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Dalmacio Kiliz fell near the penalty area in the 69th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Valhalla Time's protests and gave Dalmacio Kiliz a yellow card for diving instead. After 70 played minutes Valhalla Time got a freekick which was hit by Dalmacio Kiliz. Westbam's Filip Brytan got a good chance for a goal in the 71st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aldo Etxatxu in the 72nd minute of play forced Westbam's goalkeeper Gwidon Iwanowski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 73 minutes into the game, Damian Pordea was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Westbam's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Valhalla Time the free kick. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tolek Pyrzyce got free with Pablo Ubendu in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 89th minute, Wincenty Oleszak hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Westbam's zone, Robustiano Mattin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gwidon Iwanowski came out of the goal and Robustiano Mattin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 91st match minute, Westbam was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damian Pordea to maneuver through the defense. Matias Nalo charged in rather forcefully in the 96th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Matias Nalo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Westbam walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.