U23 World League

Fighters Stadion
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5626, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jose Warnes kicked off to start the match. Hamburg Fighters's Matthew Jastrzembowski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonatán Escalona in the 4th minute of play. 8 minutes into the game, Luka Reich recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ruperto Bettini. Luka Reich showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. After 12 played minutes Hamburg Fighters got a freekick which was hit by Holder Fohler. 12 minutes into the match, Hamburg Fighters's goal looked a bit too open when Jonatán Escalona came free, but Matthew Jastrzembowski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Hamburg Fighters booed when LA 90 DE HUGO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valentino Argandoña didn't get a good kick on the ball. Friedel Wahlberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luka Reich in the 22nd minute of play forced LA 90 DE HUGO's goalkeeper Ruperto Bettini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ruperto Bettini made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Luka Reich sent off a good shot on target. Jonatán Escalona struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Matthew Jastrzembowski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LA 90 DE HUGO. An unexpectedly hard shot by Godofredo Arjona in the 32nd minute of play forced Hamburg Fighters's goalkeeper Matthew Jastrzembowski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Hamburg Fighters booed when LA 90 DE HUGO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jose Warnes didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 37th match minute, LA 90 DE HUGO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jose Warnes to maneuver through the defense. In the 38th minute Valentino Argandoña shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Matthew Jastrzembowski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jose Warnes's late challenge caught a Hamburg Fighters's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jose Warnes helped the player get up and apologised. Jose Warnes kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Friedel Wahlberg made a kick off. In the 52nd minute, Godofredo Arjona hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Hamburg Fighters's Holder Fohler got a free kick in the 55th minute. Matthew Jastrzembowski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jonatán Escalona, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. If Luka Reich had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Friedel Wahlberg fell near the penalty area in the 61st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hamburg Fighters's protests and gave Friedel Wahlberg a yellow card for diving instead. After 61 played minutes Hamburg Fighters got a freekick which was hit by Friedel Wahlberg. Ruperto Bettini showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luka Reich in the 63rd minute of the match. Jonatán Escalona might have been able to make a better finish in the 65th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Matthew Jastrzembowski. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jonatán Escalona ran back to his position shaking his head. Jonatán Escalona struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Matthew Jastrzembowski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LA 90 DE HUGO. Holder Fohler hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. The long shot by Savier Olavarría in the 69th minute really tested Matthew Jastrzembowski's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. If Jose Warnes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A hard shot 75 in the game by Jonatán Escalona from a close distance when the talented Matthew Jastrzembowski managed to make a qualified save. Hamburg Fighters's players were relieved. In the 81st minute Fritz Mittrenga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruperto Bettini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jonatán Escalona in the 84thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Matthew Jastrzembowski, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. If Jonatán Escalona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Matthew Jastrzembowski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jose Warnes in the 96th minute of play. Hamburg Fighters's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.