U21 World League

Bet365 Stadium
Spectators: 7981 (Terracing: 5987, Seating: 1835, VIP seats: 159) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mike Wadham got the match started through his kick off. Callum Barratt showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jorge Rebello, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. In the 8th minute Jorge Rebello shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Callum Barratt saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Callum Barratt made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jorge Rebello in the 10th minute. Mike Wadham charged in rather forcefully in the 11th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mike Wadham the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Mike Wadham kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. 14 minutes into the match, The Potters's goal looked a bit too open when Mike Wadham came free, but Sven-Olof Gregersson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 30 minutes into the game, Leicester Lions's Mike Wadham nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sven-Olof Gregersson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Leicester Lions's Callum Barratt played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jorge Rebello in the 33rd minute of play. Callum Barratt was out of position in the 34 minute of play, and Habakkuk Beardsley capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Habakkuk Beardsley really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. The Potters's Sven-Olof Gregersson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ralph Masters in the 37th minute of play. Damian Dyson hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. When Ralph Masters fell near the penalty area in the 41st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Leicester Lions's protests and gave Ralph Masters a yellow card for diving instead. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Endre Ábrahám made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to The Potters getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Rudolf Ryleman hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, The Potters's Rudolf Ryleman got a free kick in the 55th minute. Sven-Olof Gregersson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ralph Masters, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ozzy Blythe could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 61st minute of the match, but Sven-Olof Gregersson made a huge save. Habakkuk Beardsley sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Leicester Lions made a substitution. Adam Bettney replaced Ozzy Blythe. Leicester Lions's Ralph Masters got his second yellow card of the match in the 75th minute. The referee ordered Ralph Masters off the ground. Ralph Masters hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. After 77 played minutes Leicester Lions got a freekick which was hit by Patryk Plučinský. Mike Wadham was shown his second yellow card after 79 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. A collision led to Leicester Lions getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Mike Wadham hit a great ball. In the 82nd minute Habakkuk Beardsley shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Callum Barratt saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in The Potters's zone, Qiu De Wen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sven-Olof Gregersson came out of the goal and Qiu De Wen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Adam Bettney managed to get in a good position for a shot. Leicester Lions's supporters rose to their feet, but Adam Bettney was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sven-Olof Gregersson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Leicester Lions's Patryk Plučinský got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Adam Bettney sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Potters succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Leicester Lions had controlled the match.