U23 World League

KORITOTO-VARNA
Spectators: 7728 (Terracing: 5797, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Mac Allister started the match with the kick off. After 2 played minutes VN SOKOLI-VARNA got a freekick which was hit by Andon Traychev. Andon Traychev hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. 6 minutes into the match, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's goal looked a bit too open when Mac Allister came free, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adolfo Abar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eloi Ocomardia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 18th match minute, FC Maci -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ştefan Mugur to maneuver through the defense. Ştefan Mugur kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. 22 minutes into the match, FC Maci -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Eloi Ocomardia came free, but Adolfo Abar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 22nd minute Eloi Ocomardia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adolfo Abar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mac Allister sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Andon Traychev hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. In the 35th minute, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Rostislav Sitarski dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Rostislav Sitarski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adolfo Abar having to interfere. Victor Cojocaru hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. FC Maci -MM-'s Adolfo Abar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Igor Bolyukov in the 46th minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Eloi Ocomardia was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rostislav Sitarski in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Adolfo Abar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Adolfo Abar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rostislav Sitarski's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. A collision led to FC Maci -MM- getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Ştefan Mugur hit a great ball. Eloi Ocomardia scored 3-0 in the 68th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Adolfo Abar, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Adolfo Abar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rostislav Sitarski, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. In the 74th minute, Rostislav Sitarski made a precise shot to the right of Adolfo Abar. FC Maci -MM-'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. In the 77th match minute, VN SOKOLI-VARNA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pavlin Bochev to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Igor Bolyukov during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of FC Maci -MM- booed when VN SOKOLI-VARNA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Igor Bolyukov didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 84th minute Mac Allister shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 86 minutes into the match, FC Maci -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Igor Bolyukov came free, but Adolfo Abar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adolfo Abar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eloi Ocomardia, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. The supporters of VN SOKOLI-VARNA booed when FC Maci -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victor Cojocaru didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Yazeed Al Abdullah fell near the penalty area in the 96th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Maci -MM-'s protests and gave Yazeed Al Abdullah a yellow card for diving instead. After 96 played minutes FC Maci -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Yazeed Al Abdullah. VN SOKOLI-VARNA were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of FC Maci -MM- for a fine match.