U23 League

Suzuki Stadium
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Neycho Sergiev started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Pavel Cosoroabă took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ursino Brunet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pavel Cosoroabă showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erling Braut Haaland, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. In the 13th minute Neycho Sergiev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juaneizu Merida saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 17 minutes into the match, Swift GTi FDC's goal looked a bit too open when Ursino Brunet came free, but Pavel Cosoroabă reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 19th match minute, Swift GTi FDC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaizka Sesma to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ursino Brunet in the 20th minute of play forced Swift GTi FDC's goalkeeper Pavel Cosoroabă to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pavel Cosoroabă stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Erling Braut Haaland's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. Swift GTi FDC's Pavel Cosoroabă played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ursino Brunet in the 25th minute of play. Neycho Sergiev could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Juaneizu Merida made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Neycho Sergiev in the 29th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Juaneizu Merida prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Nacional fans' excitement grew in the 31st match minute when Nacional's Niolaao Viya 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Ricky Centurión's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pavel Cosoroabă read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 33rd minute of play. Nacional's Juaneizu Merida played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Neycho Sergiev in the 36th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Neycho Sergiev got free with Juaneizu Merida in the 38th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Neycho Sergiev received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Juaneizu Merida tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 45 minutes into the match, Nacional's goal looked a bit too open when Neycho Sergiev came free, but Juaneizu Merida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

Gaizka Sesma charged in rather forcefully in the 51st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gaizka Sesma the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 54 minutes into the match, Nacional's goal looked a bit too open when Neycho Sergiev came free, but Juaneizu Merida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Nacional booed when Swift GTi FDC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stasio Kochowski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pavel Cosoroabă showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gorka Vialpando in the 57th minute of the match. In the 60th match minute, Nacional was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felipe Carballo to maneuver through the defense. In the 62nd minute Neycho Sergiev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juaneizu Merida saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 63rd minute of the game. One of Nacional:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Swift GTi FDC:s goal. In the 64th minute, Jeremias Hanni ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Juaneizu Merida was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erling Braut Haaland in the 67th minute of play forced Swift GTi FDC's goalkeeper Pavel Cosoroabă to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Swift GTi FDC's Neycho Sergiev in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nacional's goalie prevented a goal. After 76 played minutes Nacional got a freekick which was hit by Joey Real. After 81 minutes, Tabb Bornes mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Swift GTi FDC and the Nacional players grew even worse after the yellow card. Tabb Bornes kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. 85 minutes had been played when some careless play by Nacional's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Jeremias Hanni was slow to take the kick. During this time Swift GTi FDC's players had a chance to rest. Swift GTi FDC's Jeremias Hanni was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Juaneizu Merida in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Felipe Carballo hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. Nacional's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.