U23 World League

Old Grove Stadium
Spectators: 7983 (Terracing: 5988, Seating: 1836, VIP seats: 159) AFK Petržalka's Dávid Strelec started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 9 played minutes AFK Petržalka got a freekick which was hit by Erik Jirka. Dimcho Tzakov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hugo Fisher read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nikola Krstović got free with Boyan Stumbov in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Boyan Stumbov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dávid Strelec, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nikola Krstović's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 21stth minute, Boyan Stumbov skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Boyan Stumbov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nikola Krstović, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match clock showed 25 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Nikola Krstović sped through JET-M's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Boyan Stumbov. A collision led to JET-M getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Radoslav Kúsmetski hit a great ball. 30 minutes into the game, Nikola Krstović recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Boyan Stumbov. Nikola Krstović showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. 37 minutes into the match Nikola Krstović climbed in front of goal and pressed up 3-0 in the right cross behind a totally surprised Boyan Stumbov. Yoakim Nakov scored 3-1 in the 40th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Hugo Fisher, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Boyan Stumbov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dávid Strelec, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Yoakim Nakov to strike the kick off in the second half. Hugo Fisher was a little too slow when Denimir Katerski got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 53rd minute. The score was now 3-2. The supporters of JET-M booed when AFK Petržalka was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Conor Barco didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Denimir Katerski in the 60th minute of play forced AFK Petržalka's goalkeeper Hugo Fisher to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 62 minutes into the game, AFK Petržalka's Nikola Krstović nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Boyan Stumbov made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yoakim Nakov in the 66th minute of play forced AFK Petržalka's goalkeeper Hugo Fisher to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to JET-M getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Pencho Nyagulov hit a great ball. JET-M made a substitution. Evlogi Dzhoganov replaced Yoakim Nakov. In the 72nd match minute, JET-M was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pencho Nyagulov to maneuver through the defense. After 75 minutes, Dávid Strelec made it 5-2 with a short kick to the right side. JET-M's Boyan Stumbov tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Hugo Fisher made an important save on a dangerous shot by Denimir Katerski in the 77th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dávid Strelec in the 78th minute of play forced JET-M's goalkeeper Boyan Stumbov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Boyan Stumbov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dávid Strelec in the 88th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dávid Strelec in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Boyan Stumbov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dávid Strelec got in the 89th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Boyan Stumbov handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. After a rather tough play, JET-M's Benjamin Pavard got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Alek Justus was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 93rd played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal.