U21 World League

ARENA ACADÉMICA
Spectators: 8067 (Terracing: 6052, Seating: 1855, VIP seats: 160) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Stanoy Pechenyakov took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 4th match minute, Temida Sf was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ancho Vlaev to maneuver through the defense. Tzoko Ilarionov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Stanoy Pechenyakov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vladimiro Nafarroa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. Ancho Vlaev hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Eddie Holm's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Emil Ploshtakov was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. In the 26th minute of the match, Bogumil Orlicki tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Emil Ploshtakov saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After a defensive mix-up in Temida Sf's zone, Eddie Holm stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emil Ploshtakov came out of the goal and Eddie Holm tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. ★银河蓝★GalA FC were awarded a corner in the 28th minute after Temida Sf's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Siro Rainerio took the corner. Siro Rainerio made a great header on ★银河蓝★GalA FC's corner, it was just that Temida Sf's Emil Ploshtakov managed to reach the ball for a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eddie Holm in the 31st minute of play forced Temida Sf's goalkeeper Emil Ploshtakov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 32 minutes into the game, when Siro Rainerio put in a rough tackle. Siro Rainerio kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. 34 minutes into the match, ★银河蓝★GalA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Totyo Borchev came free, but Vladimiro Nafarroa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Emil Ploshtakov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bogumil Orlicki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of ★银河蓝★GalA FC booed when Temida Sf was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Panayot Staninski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Emil Ploshtakov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Qin Xiang Chen in the 44th minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cheng Xi Chao made a kick off. In the 50th minute, Qin Xiang Chen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Emil Ploshtakov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bogumil Orlicki in the 54th minute of play. The supporters of Temida Sf booed when ★银河蓝★GalA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Samuel Toussain didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vladimiro Nafarroa was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Dimitar Keremidchiev. Emil Ploshtakov came out of the goal in the 71st minute to try and stop a shot by ★银河蓝★GalA FC's Samuel Toussain. But to his dismay, Samuel Toussain quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. After 73 played minutes ★银河蓝★GalA FC got a freekick which was hit by Eddie Holm. Temida Sf's Emil Ploshtakov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Samuel Toussain in the 80th minute of play. Vladimiro Nafarroa acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 84th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Totyo Borchev. 88 minutes into the match, ★银河蓝★GalA FC's Samuel Toussain sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Emil Ploshtakov narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A hard shot 92 in the game by Stanoy Pechenyakov from a close distance when the talented Vladimiro Nafarroa managed to make a qualified save. ★银河蓝★GalA FC's players were relieved. In the 93rd match minute, ★银河蓝★GalA FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jose Tiso to maneuver through the defense. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.