U21 World League

Arena Joinville
Spectators: 7691 (Terracing: 5769, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Paulo Siqueira got the match started through his kick off. Gianluigi Joinvilense took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rostislav Donovski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 21st minute Samuel Barros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zlatan Dzhubeliev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 23 minutes into the match, Joinville City - FSCMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Niki Nastev came free, but Gianluigi Joinvilense reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gianluigi Joinvilense showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rostislav Donovski, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. After 25 minutes, Paulo Siqueira mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Joinville City - FSCMZ and the Бенковски Тетевен players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 26th match minute, Joinville City - FSCMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulo Siqueira to maneuver through the defense. Gianluigi Joinvilense made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rostislav Donovski in the 27th minute of play. Gianluigi Joinvilense took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niki Nastev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Бенковски Тетевен booed when Joinville City - FSCMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulo Siqueira didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 33rd match minute, Бенковски Тетевен was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ginyo Bogatev to maneuver through the defense. Eliseu Baiano was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 34th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Niki Nastev scored 0-1 in the 44th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Gianluigi Joinvilense, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rostislav Donovski made a kick off. Gianluigi Joinvilense made an important save on a dangerous shot by Niki Nastev in the 55th minute. Teodosi Kabakchiev's late challenge caught a Joinville City - FSCMZ's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Teodosi Kabakchiev helped the player get up and apologised. Mats Hummels kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. When Joinville City - FSCMZ's Paulo Siqueira in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Бенковски Тетевен's goalie prevented a goal. Samuel Barros received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Zlatan Dzhubeliev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 77th minute, Niki Nastev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gianluigi Joinvilense made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Niki Nastev sent off a good shot on target. In the 84th minute of the match, Niki Nastev tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Gianluigi Joinvilense saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 96th minute Niki Nastev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gianluigi Joinvilense saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Бенковски Тетевен had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.