U23 World League

Traugutta Park
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nikolin Sukaj in the 5th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Teun Gierman saved Nadzieja Speed Elblag from getting behind. 6 minutes into the match, Nadzieja Speed Elblag's goal looked a bit too open when Arianit Toptani came free, but Teun Gierman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Teun Gierman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nikolin Sukaj in the 7th minute of play. Arianit Toptani took the ball and in the 8 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Teun Gierman. Teun Gierman dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. 11 minutes into the game, Eagle FC's Arianit Toptani nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Teun Gierman made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. A collision led to Nadzieja Speed Elblag getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Carsten Thomasse hit a great ball. In the 18th match minute, Eagle FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Erzen Tirona to maneuver through the defense. If Pirro Lenja had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Pirro Lenja struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Teun Gierman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Eagle FC. In the 25thth minute of the game Pirro Lenja who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Nadzieja Speed Elblag's Teun Gierman was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 26 minutes into the match, Nadzieja Speed Elblag's goal looked a bit too open when Arianit Toptani came free, but Teun Gierman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Arianit Toptani's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Teun Gierman was relentless in the 27th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Nadzieja Speed Elblag's Arnout Piening got a free kick in the 28th minute. If Pirro Lenja had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nadzieja Speed Elblag's Arnout Piening suffered a sore knee after 31 minutes and couldn't finish the game. When Enkel Pasko fell near the penalty area in the 31st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Eagle FC's protests and gave Enkel Pasko a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Eagle FC getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Enkel Pasko hit a great ball. Pirro Lenja took the ball and in the 35 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Teun Gierman. Teun Gierman dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. The Eagle FC fans' excitement grew in the 40th match minute when Eagle FC's Pirro Lenja looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pirro Lenja in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teun Gierman prevented the ball from getting in the gole.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Pim van Gaal was the one to do the kick off. Teun Gierman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pirro Lenja, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Eagle FC fans' excitement grew in the 53rd match minute when Eagle FC's Pirro Lenja looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-5 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 58th minute, Eagle FC's Pirro Lenja dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-6. The crowd rose to their feet as Pirro Lenja kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Teun Gierman. That made the score 0-7 in the 61 minute of play. When Eagle FC's Pirro Lenja in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nadzieja Speed Elblag's goalie prevented a goal. 66 minutes into the match, Arianit Toptani notched a goal, 0-8, to the right of Nadzieja Speed Elblag's Teun Gierman. Teun Gierman was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 69 minutes into the game, Pirro Lenja recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Teun Gierman. Pirro Lenja showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-9. Teun Gierman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pirro Lenja in the 73rd minute of the match. Avzi Hasani hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Arianit Toptani recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Teun Gierman stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pirro Lenja's shot from short distance in the 80th minute. The supporters of Eagle FC booed when Nadzieja Speed Elblag was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Johan Heuving didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pirro Lenja who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 84thth minute tested the skills of Teun Gierman when he managed to save the team from getting behind. A hard shot 86 in the game by Arianit Toptani from a close distance when the talented Teun Gierman managed to make a qualified save. Nadzieja Speed Elblag's players were relieved. 88 minutes into the match, Pirro Lenja notched a goal, 0-11, to the right of Nadzieja Speed Elblag's Teun Gierman. Teun Gierman was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The Nadzieja Speed Elblag fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Eagle FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.