U21 World League

Chlorine Arena
Spectators: 7477 (Terracing: 5609, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Silvio Fonda made the kick off which started today's match. Alberto Chico hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. 4 minutes had been played when some careless play by Atlético Zelaya's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Rene Callewaert was slow to take the kick. During this time Twierdza Osowiec's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Twierdza Osowiec's Rene Callewaert to fire away a dangerous shot which Clemente Cordaryal despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Silvio Fonda in the 14th minute of play forced Twierdza Osowiec's goalkeeper Waut Vanden Berghe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Atlético Zelaya's Silvio Fonda in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Twierdza Osowiec's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Atlético Zelaya's zone, Robby Van Linthaudt stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Clemente Cordaryal came out of the goal and Robby Van Linthaudt tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gert-Jan van haeve was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 22nd minute. Twierdza Osowiec's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Waut Vanden Berghe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Silvio Fonda, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Silvio Fonda in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Waut Vanden Berghe saved Twierdza Osowiec from getting behind. Waut Vanden Berghe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Chico in the 34th minute of the match. Javier Lordi kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Atlético Zelaya's Dalmacio Goi got a free kick in the 40th minute. In the 46th minute Silvio Fonda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Waut Vanden Berghe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Twierdza Osowiec getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Jorg Saelens hit a great ball. Atlético Zelaya's Roman Acevedo was substituted for Paulino Hanni. Jorg Saelens hit a great freekick 48 minutes into the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

A collision led to Twierdza Osowiec getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Faustino Cordaryal hit a great ball. The supporters of Twierdza Osowiec booed when Atlético Zelaya was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Javier Lordi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 59 minutes, Roman Acevedo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Atlético Zelaya and the Twierdza Osowiec players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 58th minute of the game. One of Atlético Zelaya:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Twierdza Osowiec:s goal. Clemente Cordaryal had in the 60thth minute some difficulties stopping Rene Callewaert's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After 60 minutes of play, Twierdza Osowiec's Rene Callewaert made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Clemente Cordaryal was left in no man's land by his defense there! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emilio Fernado in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Waut Vanden Berghe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 68 minutes into the game, Faustino Cordaryal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Twierdza Osowiec's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Atlético Zelaya the free kick. A collision led to Twierdza Osowiec getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Faustino Cordaryal hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emilio Fernado got free with Waut Vanden Berghe in the 70th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Emilio Fernado recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 75th minute of the match Roman Acevedo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Waut Vanden Berghe skillfully saved the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emilio Fernado in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Waut Vanden Berghe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Emilio Fernado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Waut Vanden Berghe tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Faustino Cordaryal hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. A hard shot 94 in the game by Emilio Fernado from a close distance when the talented Waut Vanden Berghe managed to make a qualified save. Twierdza Osowiec's players were relieved. When Robby Van Linthaudt fell near the penalty area in the 98th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Twierdza Osowiec's protests and gave Robby Van Linthaudt a yellow card for diving instead. In the 98th match minute, Twierdza Osowiec was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robby Van Linthaudt to maneuver through the defense. Waut Vanden Berghe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeronimo Herena, who was totally free with the ball in the 100th minute.