U21 World League

The Coliseum
Spectators: 7569 (Terracing: 5678, Seating: 1740, VIP seats: 151) Melvin Hathaway started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Melvin Hathaway succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 5th playminute. 12 minutes into the game, Leo Wang recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Zak Lloyd. Leo Wang showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. 18 minutes into the game, Jonatan Fredericksen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. The Tigers's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rijosos F.C. the free kick. The supporters of Rijosos F.C. booed when The Tigers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonatan Fredericksen didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Carl Atkins fell near the penalty area in the 20th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored The Tigers's protests and gave Carl Atkins a yellow card for diving instead. In the 20th minute, Carl Atkins hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Rijosos F.C. booed when The Tigers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Liam Clark didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Rijosos F.C.'s Melvin Hathaway in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye The Tigers's goalie prevented a goal. Zak Lloyd made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zack Ratliff in the 23rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ionuț Mureșan in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Domenico Dickerson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ionuț Mureșan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Domenico Dickerson having to interfere. After having played for 32 minutes, Gregory Rawson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. The Tigers's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gregory Rawson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Melvin Hathaway in the 35th minute of play forced The Tigers's goalkeeper Zak Lloyd to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 36th minute Rijosos F.C. were awarded a corner. Ignacio Grier went to the cornerflag to take it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ionuț Mureșan in the 40th minute of play forced Rijosos F.C.'s goalkeeper Domenico Dickerson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 42nd minute, Melvin Hathaway made a precise shot to the right of Zak Lloyd. The Tigers's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. The supporters of Rijosos F.C. booed when The Tigers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Higinio Patxi didn't get a good kick on the ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 5-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ionuț Mureșan stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A collision led to The Tigers getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Ian Farrell hit a great ball. Liam Clark made in the 53rd minute of the game a quick throw-in and Higinio Patxi immediately put the ball in play. In the 54th minute, Carl Atkins hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 57th match minute, Rijosos F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zack Ratliff to maneuver through the defense. Ionuț Mureșan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Zak Lloyd made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zack Ratliff in the 63rd minute of play. After 63 played minutes The Tigers got a freekick which was hit by Frazer Heath. A hard shot 66 in the game by Ionuț Mureșan from a close distance when the talented Domenico Dickerson managed to make a qualified save. Rijosos F.C.'s players were relieved. Zak Lloyd showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Melvin Hathaway in the 67th minute of the match. In the 68th match minute, Rijosos F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benny Lujan to maneuver through the defense. The Tigers's Liam Clark couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 69th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Rijosos F.C.. With a little luck, Rijosos F.C.'s Domenico Dickerson got control of the ball when Carl Atkins tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 73rd play minutes Ionuț Mureșan shot 5-1, a short shot which went by Domenico Dickerson and just under the crossbar into goal. In the 76th match minute, The Tigers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Higinio Patxi to maneuver through the defense. Domenico Dickerson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ionuț Mureșan in the 82nd minute of the match. In the 84th minute Gregory Rawson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Domenico Dickerson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 85 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Rijosos F.C.! Liam Clark shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. A throw-in in the 91st minute of the game was made by Higinio Patxi with Carl Atkins as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Ionuț Mureșan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Domenico Dickerson made a huge save. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Rijosos F.C. fans cheered their team off the field, for while The Tigers had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.