U21 World League

Lions Den
Spectators: 8065 (Terracing: 6050, Seating: 1855, VIP seats: 160) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Kartal Başar made the kick off which started today's match. Don Hislop kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. Anthony Heywood charged in rather forcefully in the 6th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anthony Heywood the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 6th match minute, Leicester Lions was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anthony Heywood to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kartal Başar in the 8th minute of play forced Leicester Lions's goalkeeper Grant Blacknell to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Grant Blacknell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hulk Paraíba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 17th match minute, los nadies was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amado Inautzi to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of los nadies booed when Leicester Lions was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Don Hislop didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 22nd minute Hulk Paraíba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Grant Blacknell saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Michal Budzyn kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Kartal Başar took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 24th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Grant Blacknell. Leicester Lions's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Mike Wadham blasted a shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Matan Goleš having to make a save. The supporters of Leicester Lions booed when los nadies was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cortez Gamba didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Şükür Hagi in the 29th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Matan Goleš prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Leicester Lions's Şükür Hagi in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye los nadies's goalie prevented a goal. Leicester Lions's Grant Blacknell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hulk Paraíba in the 40th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Camron Rhodes in the 41st minute of play forced los nadies's goalkeeper Matan Goleš to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Şükür Hagi was the one to do the kick off. Camron Rhodes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Matan Goleš having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mike Wadham in the 54th minute of play forced los nadies's goalkeeper Matan Goleš to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Leicester Lions's Grant Blacknell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hulk Paraíba in the 56th minute of play. In the 57th minute, Cortez Gamba hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 58 minutes into the match, Leicester Lions's Don Hislop broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Amado Inautzi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Grant Blacknell having to interfere. A collision led to Leicester Lions getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Damian Dyson hit a great ball. In the 75th minute Şükür Hagi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Matan Goleš saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Grant Blacknell showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hulk Paraíba in the 79th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice moves Amado Inautzi could shoot a difficult shot in the 83rd minute, which Grant Blacknell however easily saved by the left post. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by George Pearch during the 86th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Leicester Lions's George Pearch got a free kick in the 87th minute. In the 88th minute, George Pearch hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With an all-out effort, los nadies's Grant Blacknell threw himself towards the right post 89 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Amado Inautzi, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 91st minute Şükür Hagi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Matan Goleš saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Leicester Lions's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.