U18 World League

Hippo Pool
Spectators: 7460 (Terracing: 5596, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Yanko Chorbev got the match started through his kick off. The ФК Фанагория fans' excitement grew in the 7th match minute when ФК Фанагория's Yanko Chorbev 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yanko Chorbev in the 12th minute of play forced Savage Hippo's goalkeeper Mantas Puikys to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mantas Puikys made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Petar Burnazov in the 13th minute of play. After 15 played minutes Savage Hippo got a freekick which was hit by Einaras Bagdžiūnas. Mantas Puikys made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rangel Dishev in the 17th minute of play. Mantvydas Silevičius succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-1 in the 21st playminute. Mantvydas Silevičius in the 24thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Viden Vladev, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 26th minute, Tzeno Dzhakov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 28 minutes, Jotautas Bakštys mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Savage Hippo and the ФК Фанагория players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 28th match minute, Savage Hippo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jotautas Bakštys to maneuver through the defense. If Mantvydas Silevičius had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Viden Vladev made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Mantvydas Silevičius sent off a good shot on target. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mantvydas Silevičius to strike the kick off in the second half. Algitas Mažeikis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Mantvydas Silevičius had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in ФК Фанагория's zone, Algitas Mažeikis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Viden Vladev came out of the goal and Algitas Mažeikis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Savage Hippo's Algitas Mažeikis got a free kick in the 63rd minute. ФК Фанагория's Viden Vladev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mantvydas Silevičius in the 69th minute of play. 71 minutes in the game Valdas Tindžiulis did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Mantas Vilčiauskas. Mantvydas Silevičius might have been able to make a better finish in the 77th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Viden Vladev. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mantvydas Silevičius ran back to his position shaking his head. After 87 minutes, Yanko Chorbev mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ФК Фанагория and the Savage Hippo players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 88 played minutes ФК Фанагория got a freekick which was hit by Yanko Chorbev. Mantas Vilčiauskas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Viden Vladev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Savage Hippo players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.