U23 World League

Dorking
Spectators: 7587 (Terracing: 5691, Seating: 1745, VIP seats: 151) Through an outstanding action, after 3 minutes, Matej Barták successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pete Pope in the 5th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Matej Barták saved FC rossoneri SENICA from getting behind. Dorking United FC were awarded a corner in the 6th minute after FC rossoneri SENICA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Russ Murray took the corner. Dorking United FC's Russ Murray was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Matej Barták in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Marek Harvan hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Pete Popes short, quick shot in the 9thth minute got Matej Barták to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. František Rechtorík hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. In the 18th minute, Mike Jefferies hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ralph Lumb's late challenge caught a FC rossoneri SENICA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ralph Lumb helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Dorking United FC getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Ralph Lumb hit a great ball. Trevor Burns took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomáš Hauser, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mike Jefferies recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 30th minute, Dorking United FC's Pete Pope dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. The supporters of FC rossoneri SENICA booed when Dorking United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ralph Lumb didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Dorking United FC getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Russ Murray hit a great ball. Ralph Lumb was shown his second yellow card after 43 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 45 played minutes Dorking United FC got a freekick which was hit by Kyle Payne. 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 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Milan Révai was the one to do the kick off. Matej Barták made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pete Pope in the 53rd minute of play. 54 minutes into the game, Dorking United FC's Pete Pope nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Matej Barták made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Matej Barták made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Darius Dimmock in the 57th minute of play. Matej Barták stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pete Pope's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. The audience was convinced that Pete Pope's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Matej Barták was relentless in the 66th minute of the game. After 67 played minutes Dorking United FC got a freekick which was hit by Russ Murray. Trevor Burns took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Milan Révai, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Matej Barták showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pete Pope in the 75th minute of the match. Dorking United FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 77th minute, when Milan Révai scored to the left of an out of position Trevor Burns, making the score, 2-1. FC rossoneri SENICA's Roberto Baggio was substituted for Tomáš Hauser. Pete Pope fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Matej Barták having to interfere. In the 85th minute, Darius Dimmock hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Dorking United FC's Pete Pope in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC rossoneri SENICA's goalie prevented a goal. In the 88th match minute, FC rossoneri SENICA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roland Svrček to maneuver through the defense. Matej Barták took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pete Pope, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.