U18 World League

Stadion Butordolac
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Tyler Byfield made the kick off which started today's match. After a rather tough play, NK BRONZIN's Nikola Legenda got a free kick in the 3rd minute. In the 5th minute Tyler Byfield shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Goran Mahalec saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in NK BRONZIN's zone, Tyler Byfield stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Goran Mahalec came out of the goal and Tyler Byfield tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Goran Mahalec stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tyler Byfield's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. After 10 played minutes NK BRONZIN got a freekick which was hit by Martin Kirinčić. NK BRONZIN's Goran Mahalec played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tyler Byfield in the 13th minute of play. NK BRONZIN's Matej Gvojić got a good chance for a goal in the 20th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Isaac Beesley didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Matej Gvojić went, in the 23rd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Goran Mahalec took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tyler Byfield, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matej Gvojić in the 29th minute of play forced FC ARK CS's goalkeeper Isaac Beesley to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Harry Sawbridge charged in rather forcefully in the 31st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Harry Sawbridge the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Vatroslav Štefanić 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. Isaac Beesley took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Matej Gvojić, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Isaac Beesley made an important save on a dangerous shot by Matej Gvojić in the 39th minute. FC ARK CS's Isaac Beesley played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vatroslav Štefanić in the 42nd minute of play. 43 minutes into the game, Matej Gvojić cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Isaac Beesley was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Isaac Beesley made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vatroslav Štefanić in the 46th minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Vatroslav Štefanić to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Denis Guberina hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Oscar Duke got free with Goran Mahalec in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 58 minutes, Tyler Byfield managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC ARK CS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tyler Byfield was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 61 minutes into the game, Kazimir Broz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. NK BRONZIN's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC ARK CS the free kick. In the 61st match minute, NK BRONZIN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kazimir Broz to maneuver through the defense. Goran Mahalec stood somewhat misplaced when Tyler Byfield came free in front of goal and shot 2-1 to the left of him in the 64 minute. A collision led to FC ARK CS getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Gaz Coleman hit a great ball. NK BRONZIN's Denis Guberina got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Isaac Beesley showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matej Gvojić in the 71st minute of the match. Isaac Beesley made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Krsto Isaković in the 72nd minute of play. FC ARK CS's Isaac Beesley played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vatroslav Štefanić in the 78th minute of play. Isaac Beesley showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matej Gvojić in the 80th minute of the match. The supporters of NK BRONZIN booed when FC ARK CS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Harry Sawbridge didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Oscar Duke during the 91st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to FC ARK CS getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Oscar Duke hit a great ball. Isaac Beesley took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nikola Legenda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC ARK CS's Isaac Beesley played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vatroslav Štefanić in the 95th minute of play. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. NK BRONZIN fully deserved thier win.