U23 World League

KORITOTO-VARNA
Spectators: 7760 (Terracing: 5821, Seating: 1785, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Lino Madeo kicked off to start the match. 15 minutes into the match, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's goal looked a bit too open when Prudencio Raulo came free, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the VN SOKOLI-VARNA defense, Astor Ler kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Haralampi Kúrkelanov. The VN SOKOLI-VARNA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Haralampi Kúrkelanov should have stopped the shot. 20 minutes into the match, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's goal looked a bit too open when Prudencio Raulo came free, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Haralampi Kúrkelanov came out of the goal in the 20th minute to try and stop a shot by Reconquistense FC's Prudencio Raulo. But to his dismay, Prudencio Raulo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. Anacleto Norino kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Lino Madeo scored 2-4 in the 33rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Haralampi Kúrkelanov, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Haralampi Kúrkelanov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anacleto Norino, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Rostislav Sitarski came free with the goalkeeper in the 44th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Francisco Pelagius could save by the left post. 45 minutes into the match, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's goal looked a bit too open when Lino Madeo came free, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 46 played minutes VN SOKOLI-VARNA got a freekick which was hit by Andon Traychev. After 47 played minutes Reconquistense FC got a freekick which was hit by Jonathan Calvet. The VN SOKOLI-VARNA players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Reconquistense FC were winning 2-4.

The wind increased when Eloi Ocomardia made the kick off in the second half. Prudencio Raulo hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Eloi Ocomardia got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Argir Ilchev kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Argir Ilchev got a free kick in the 58th minute. In the 62nd minute of the match, Isaac Asur tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Reconquistense FC's Francisco Pelagius played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vihren Bozhanov in the 63rd minute of play. Astor Ler sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vihren Bozhanov in the 69th minute of play forced Reconquistense FC's goalkeeper Francisco Pelagius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lino Madeo in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Haralampi Kúrkelanov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Reconquistense FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Iker Ugutz in the 72nd minute. Reconquistense FC's Astor Ler was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Trifon Mladenov kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Francisco Pelagius made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vihren Bozhanov in the 83rd minute of play. Francisco Pelagius took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vihren Bozhanov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 84th match minute, Reconquistense FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jesus Paublo to maneuver through the defense. Trifon Mladenov took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 85th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Francisco Pelagius. Reconquistense FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. When Silvestre Joanes fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Reconquistense FC's protests and gave Silvestre Joanes a yellow card for diving instead. After 88 played minutes, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Trifon Mladenov shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Francisco Pelagius came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in VN SOKOLI-VARNA reached it. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 92nd minute of the game. One of Reconquistense FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of VN SOKOLI-VARNA:s goal. Francisco Pelagius took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Igor Bolyukov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Reconquistense FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.