U23 League

Old Trafford
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Aivils Aiza got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aivils Aiza in the 3rd minute of play forced Manchester United FC's goalkeeper Juha Jokiranta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Donats Rudmalis hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. With his leg Andrejs Sinders managed to avoid a goal in the 7thth minute, when Manchester United FC's Paavo Salmela fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Juha Jokiranta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aivils Aiza, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Juha Jokiranta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Donats Rudmalis in the 13th minute of play. In the 19th minute, Aivils Aiza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 20 minutes into the match, SK Annenieki's goal looked a bit too open when Paavo Salmela came free, but Andrejs Sinders reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Andrejs Sinders showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Juha Kopelmo, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. Donats Rudmalis hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. In the 25th minute, Erik Cantona left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Manchester United FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. A collision led to Manchester United FC getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Roy Keane hit a great ball. In the 32nd minute, Paavo Salmela fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Andrejs Sinders, passed just outside the right post. In the 33rd minute, Konrāds Konča hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 38 minutes, Martti Helin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Manchester United FC and the SK Annenieki players grew even worse after the yellow card. Martti Helin kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. The supporters of SK Annenieki booed when Manchester United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martti Helin didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Aivils Aiza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 43 minutes into the match, SK Annenieki's goalkeeper Andrejs Sinders had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Paavo Salmela. Manchester United FC's Juha Jokiranta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kristaps Krāmens in the 44th minute of play. Paavo Salmela who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 46thth minute tested the skills of Andrejs Sinders when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Manchester United FC's Juha Jokiranta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aivils Aiza in the 47th minute of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Juha Jokiranta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aivils Aiza in the 53rd minute of the match. Andrejs Sinders showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paavo Salmela in the 56th minute of the match. In the 56th match minute, SK Annenieki was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aivils Aiza to maneuver through the defense. Paavo Salmela sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Juha Jokiranta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aivils Aiza in the 65th minute of play. A throw-in in the 66th minute of the game was made by Kustaa Virtanen with Paavo Salmela as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Andrejs Sinders showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paavo Salmela, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. After 69 played minutes Manchester United FC got a freekick which was hit by Antto Laitinen. When Manchester United FC's Paavo Salmela in 78 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Andrejs Sinders guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Aivils Aiza's late challenge caught a Manchester United FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Aivils Aiza helped the player get up and apologised. Aivils Aiza kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. Paavo Salmela fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Andrejs Sinders having to interfere. Juha Jokiranta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aivils Aiza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 91st match minute, SK Annenieki was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Uldis Dzelzkalējs to maneuver through the defense. 93 minutes into the game, Nikolajs Vorkals was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SK Annenieki's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Manchester United FC the free kick. After 93 played minutes SK Annenieki got a freekick which was hit by Nikolajs Vorkals. Manchester United FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.