U23 World League

Kalahari Desert
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Leonard Calleja started the match with the kick off. A collision led to Meerkats FC getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Christopher Bugelli hit a great ball. 11 minutes into the game, Topan Sucipto was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. BuanaRaya's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Meerkats FC the free kick. The supporters of Meerkats FC booed when BuanaRaya was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Topan Sucipto didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 15th match minute, Meerkats FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zach Testaferrata Viani to maneuver through the defense. In the 17th minute, Yance Sujatmiko hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Leonard Calleja succeeded in the game's 18th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-0. 20 minutes into the game, Leonard Calleja recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Widyawan Gustav. Leonard Calleja showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Zach Gerada charged in rather forcefully in the 24th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Zach Gerada the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of BuanaRaya booed when Meerkats FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zach Gerada didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rolly Prabowo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Widyawan Gustav was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Amadeo Darmanin showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-0 in the 26 minute of play. 29 minutes into the match, Kevin Musu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Widyawan Gustav. BuanaRaya's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Kevin Musu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. Leonard Calleja received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Widyawan Gustav tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Kevin Musu got free with Widyawan Gustav in the 35th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 38th play minutes Amadeo Darmanin shot 5-0, a short shot which went by Widyawan Gustav and just under the crossbar into goal. 41 minutes into the match, Kevin Musu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Widyawan Gustav. BuanaRaya's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Kevin Musu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-0. Rolly Prabowo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of BuanaRaya booed when Meerkats FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martin Rapinett didn't get a good kick on the ball. 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 6-0.

52 minutes into the match, BuanaRaya's goal looked a bit too open when Leonard Calleja came free, but Widyawan Gustav reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 53 played minutes BuanaRaya got a freekick which was hit by Iswadi Monginsidi. Widyawan Gustav showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kevin Musu, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zach Testaferrata Viani in the 59th minute of play forced BuanaRaya's goalkeeper Widyawan Gustav to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to BuanaRaya getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Topan Sucipto hit a great ball. 67 minutes into the match, BuanaRaya's goal looked a bit too open when Kevin Musu came free, but Widyawan Gustav reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zach Testaferrata Viani in the 70th minute of play forced BuanaRaya's goalkeeper Widyawan Gustav to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Yance Sujatmiko hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. 72 minutes into the match, BuanaRaya's goal looked a bit too open when Kevin Musu came free, but Widyawan Gustav reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Topan Sucipto kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Widyawan Gustav showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kevin Musu in the 77th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Amadeo Darmanin in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Widyawan Gustav prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 91st minute the ball was on its way in behind BuanaRaya's goalkeeper Widyawan Gustav, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Widyawan Gustav showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zach Gerada, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Meerkats FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.