U23 World League

Theatre of Hell
Spectators: 7788 (Terracing: 5842, Seating: 1791, VIP seats: 155) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jesper Svensson took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jesper Svensson in the 3rd minute of play forced Errecaborda AFC's goalkeeper Gustavo Sauveur to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jesper Svensson in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gustavo Sauveur prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Josef Biehl showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidro Gines, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. If Lucio Faro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 22 minutes, Sam Huveneers mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the The Wolfpack™ and the Errecaborda AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to The Wolfpack™ getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Sam Huveneers hit a great ball. Josef Biehl showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Igor Ralondo, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. After having played for 23 minutes, Igor Ralondo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Errecaborda AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Igor Ralondo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jesper Svensson in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gustavo Sauveur saved Errecaborda AFC from getting behind. Jesper Svensson might have been able to make a better finish in the 34th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gustavo Sauveur. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jesper Svensson ran back to his position shaking his head. Gustavo Sauveur made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jesper Svensson in the 34th minute of play. Josef Biehl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Victorino Sandalio in the 37th minute of the match. In the 41stth minute of the game Jesper Svensson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Errecaborda AFC's Gustavo Sauveur was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Josef Biehl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Igor Ralondo in the 44th minute of the match. After 47 played minutes The Wolfpack™ got a freekick which was hit by Jesper Svensson. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Victorino Sandalio was the one to do the kick off. Gustavo Sauveur made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sam Huveneers in the 58th minute of play. In the 60th minute Jesper Svensson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gustavo Sauveur saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 64 minutes had been played when some careless play by Errecaborda AFC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Angelino Leobardo was slow to take the kick. During this time The Wolfpack™'s players had a chance to rest. In the 69th match minute, Errecaborda AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Florencio Osoitz to maneuver through the defense. Gennaro Carabajal recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Errecaborda AFC's goalkeeper Gustavo Sauveur, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 76 minutes had been played when some careless play by Errecaborda AFC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Angelino Leobardo was slow to take the kick. During this time The Wolfpack™'s players had a chance to rest. The corner led The Wolfpack™'s Angelino Leobardo to fire away a dangerous shot which Gustavo Sauveur despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a rather tough play, Errecaborda AFC's Victorino Sandalio got a free kick in the 77th minute. When Jasper Cooreman fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored The Wolfpack™'s protests and gave Jasper Cooreman a yellow card for diving instead. In the 82nd match minute, The Wolfpack™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jasper Cooreman to maneuver through the defense. Gustavo Sauveur showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jesper Svensson, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. After 86 played minutes The Wolfpack™ got a freekick which was hit by Natan Omblets. Lucio Faro might have been able to make a better finish in the 86th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Josef Biehl. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lucio Faro ran back to his position shaking his head. After 88 minutes of play The Wolfpack™'s Jasper Cooreman was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After 89 played minutes The Wolfpack™ got a freekick which was hit by Jasper Cooreman. Gennaro Carabajal kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Yvan Loos during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Errecaborda AFC booed when The Wolfpack™ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yvan Loos didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 93rd minute of the match Cristo Xabier shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Josef Biehl showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Honorato Diaz charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Honorato Diaz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 95th minute of the game. One of Errecaborda AFC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of The Wolfpack™:s goal. After 98 minutes, Karel-Jan Van den Maegdenbergh mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the The Wolfpack™ and the Errecaborda AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, The Wolfpack™'s Karel-Jan Van den Maegdenbergh got a free kick in the 98th minute. The Errecaborda AFC players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented The Wolfpack™ from taking control. The game ends in a draw.