U23 World League

EL NATIONAL
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Antonio Claeys showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maarek Nisu, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. 4 minutes into the game, Maarek Nisu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Antonio Claeys was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Issa Bado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Antonio Claeys showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robert Ojamäe, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. FC Ouagadougou National's Antonio Claeys played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robert Ojamäe in the 13th minute of play. FC Ouagadougou National's Christiaan Van Laer managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Aivar Pentjärv in the 14 minute of the game. Andre Pere made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Issa Bado in the 15th minute of play. Issa Bado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tauri Roost struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Antonio Claeys didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Hugo. Issa Bado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Andre Pere tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpected shot in the 23rd minute by Issa Bado got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. In the 25th minute Robert Ojamäe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonio Claeys saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When FC Hugo's Robert Ojamäe in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Ouagadougou National's goalie prevented a goal. Antonio Claeys took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robert Ojamäe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maarek Nisu in the 39th minute of play forced FC Ouagadougou National's goalkeeper Antonio Claeys to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Antonio Claeys made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Robert Ojamäe in the 40th minute of play. Maarek Nisu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Antonio Claeys having to make a save. In the 45th minute Tauri Roost shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonio Claeys saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 46th minute, Christiaan Van Laer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The wind increased when Issa Bado made the kick off in the second half. Christiaan Van Laer kicked well hit freekick during the 50th minute of the match. FC Hugo's Robert Ojamäe got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Aivar Pentjärv received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Antonio Claeys tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Issa Bado might have been able to make a better finish in the 60th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Andre Pere. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Issa Bado ran back to his position shaking his head. Andre Pere took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Issa Bado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 68 minutes, Bill Van den Haute mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Ouagadougou National and the FC Hugo players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of FC Hugo booed when FC Ouagadougou National was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bill Van den Haute didn't get a good kick on the ball. 70 minutes into the match, FC Ouagadougou National's goalkeeper Antonio Claeys had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Robert Ojamäe. Aivar Pentjärv charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aivar Pentjärv the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Issa Bado managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Ouagadougou National's supporters rose to their feet, but Issa Bado was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Andre Pere breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 77th minute, Christiaan Van Laer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to FC Ouagadougou National getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Christiaan Van Laer hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in FC Ouagadougou National's zone, Robert Ojamäe stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Antonio Claeys came out of the goal and Robert Ojamäe tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maarek Nisu in the 95th minute of play forced FC Ouagadougou National's goalkeeper Antonio Claeys to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. FC Hugo's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.