U23 World League

Auriolam Arena
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Berti Stand made the kick off which started today's match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kilian Gutrath in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Illan Sirvent prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Berti Stand sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 13th minute, Rudolf Aschenbrenner hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Illan Sirvent took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Burkhard Niebler, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Illan Sirvent made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Berti Stand in the 28th minute of play. After having played for 32 minutes, Berti Stand managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hamburg Fighters's supporters crossed their fingers, but Berti Stand was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Matthew Jastrzembowski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zuri Benítez in the 34th minute. Burkhard Niebler recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Matthew Jastrzembowski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zuri Benítez in the 38th minute. In the 42nd minute, Bilbo De Silva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Burkhard Niebler received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Illan Sirvent tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some careless play in the Auriolam II C.F. defense, Burkhard Niebler kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Illan Sirvent. The Auriolam II C.F. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Illan Sirvent should have stopped the shot. After the first half Hamburg Fighters were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Nikola Ramos stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Matthew Jastrzembowski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nikola Ramos, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Berti Stand's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Illan Sirvent read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 60th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kilian Gutrath in the 61st minute of play forced Auriolam II C.F.'s goalkeeper Illan Sirvent to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 65th minute, Rudolf Aschenbrenner hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Illan Sirvent stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Berti Stand's shot from short distance in the 70th minute. If Berti Stand had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 73rd minute, Berti Stand hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Auriolam II C.F.'s Santiago Sacristán got a free kick in the 75th minute. 89 minutes in the game, Kilian Gutrath fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Illan Sirvent having to interfere.