U21 World League

Stadionul Ripensia
Spectators: 7852 (Terracing: 5890, Seating: 1806, VIP seats: 156) Freeman Mächler started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd minute Fabian Schär shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emil Inculeț saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Emil Inculeț took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Freeman Mächler, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 6th minute, Freeman Mächler left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Espen Steelers fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Akira Schmid made a fantastic save in the 13th minute, when Leonard Deșliu sent off a good shot on target. Akira Schmid took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vlad Arsenescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's Leonard Deșliu in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Espen Steelers's goalie prevented a goal. Andres Ambühl struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Emil Inculeț didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Espen Steelers. Fabian Schär's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emil Inculeț read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's goal looked a bit too open when Raphael Aregger came free, but Emil Inculeț reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Emil Inculeț made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fabian Schär in the 33rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's Dacian Ilica got a free kick in the 35th minute. 38 minutes into the match, MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's goal looked a bit too open when Fabian Schär came free, but Emil Inculeț reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Constantin Daraban fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's protests and gave Constantin Daraban a yellow card for diving instead. Espen Steelers's Akira Schmid played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vlad Arsenescu in the 43rd minute of play. In the 44th minute, Fabian Schär got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Leonard Deșliu stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Christian Witzig hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 52nd minute of the match Basarab Mavrogheni shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Akira Schmid showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Espen Steelers's Akira Schmid played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vasile Manolache in the 59th minute of play. Emil Inculeț was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Fabian Schär showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 61 minute of play. Emil Inculeț made a fantastic save in the 68th minute, when Raphael Aregger sent off a good shot on target. In the 70th minute, Raphael Aregger hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Espen Steelers's Karl von Planta was substituted for Raphael Aregger. Espen Steelers's Gianni Rohr was substituted for Mauro Caviezel. In the 71st match minute, Espen Steelers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raphael Aregger to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fabian Schär got free with Emil Inculeț in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Vlad Arsenescu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Akira Schmid tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Vlad Arsenescu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Max Frisch's late challenge caught a MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Max Frisch helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Espen Steelers getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Max Frisch hit a great ball. Akira Schmid made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leonard Deșliu in the 85th minute of play. In the 88th match minute, Espen Steelers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Max Frisch to maneuver through the defense. Espen Steelers's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.