U21 League

Gianfranco Zola
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cliff Gordon kicked off to start the match. When Cliff Gordon came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors 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 Cliff Gordon couldn't finish the play. Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors's Johnnie Walker got a good chance for a goal in the 5th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After having played for 9 minutes, Andrea Strano managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors's supporters crossed their fingers, but Andrea Strano was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gynther Birking showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bart Ryder in the 11th minute of the match. Cliff Gordons short, quick shot in the 12thth minute got Gynther Birking to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The crowd rose to their feet as Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors's Cliff Gordon slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Gynther Birking. That made the score 1-0 after 15 minutes of play. Dan Elwick showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hugo Sefsiek in the 18th minute of the match. When Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors's Bart Ryder in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Ringparken's goalie prevented a goal. When Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors's Cliff Gordon in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Ringparken's goalie prevented a goal. 24 minutes into the match, Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors's goal looked a bit too open when Ralph Byrholt came free, but Dan Elwick reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gynther Birking showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andrea Strano in the 26th minute of the match. Omar Brofald's late challenge caught a Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Omar Brofald helped the player get up and apologised. In the 30th minute there was a penalty for Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors. Bart Ryder stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Gynther Birking. 2-0. Andrea Strano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FC Ringparken's Gynther Birking played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cliff Gordon in the 34th minute of play. If Bart Ryder had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Omar Brofald hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. When Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors's Cliff Gordon in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Ringparken's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors booed when FC Ringparken was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kennet Kolter didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gabriel Starkfeld kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ralph Byrholt was the one to do the kick off. In the 59th minute Bart Ryder shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gynther Birking saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gynther Birking stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cliff Gordon's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. When Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors's Cliff Gordon in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Ringparken's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cliff Gordon in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gynther Birking saved FC Ringparken from getting behind. Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors's Johnnie Walker got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ralph Byrholt charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ralph Byrholt the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ralph Byrholt kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Chelsea AFC Boca Juniors walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.