U23 World League

BARÁTSÁG PARK
Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) Máté Saághy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Thys Konings in the 4th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Thys Konings's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Máté Saághy was relentless in the 5th minute of the game. Ryszard Dropinski's late challenge caught a BOLDOG MADRIDISTÁK's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ryszard Dropinski helped the player get up and apologised. Imre Balázs charged in rather forcefully in the 15th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Imre Balázs the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Imre Balázs hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. BOLDOG MADRIDISTÁK's Máté Saághy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivan Puttemas in the 19th minute of play. A collision led to BOLDOG MADRIDISTÁK getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Dávid Titkos hit a great ball. 24 minutes into the match, BOLDOG MADRIDISTÁK's goal looked a bit too open when Thys Konings came free, but Máté Saághy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Máté Saághy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Thys Konings in the 27th minute of play. Máté Saághy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thys Konings in the 30th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Royal Antwerp F.C.'s Ryszard Dropinski got a free kick in the 37th minute. Gustave Kerkhove sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. BOLDOG MADRIDISTÁK's Sándor Papp got a good chance for a goal in the 43rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, BOLDOG MADRIDISTÁK's Ottó Csizmadia got a free kick in the 47th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Thys Konings stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Royal Antwerp F.C.'s Thys Konings sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Máté Saághy narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Jan Huybrechts kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Máté Saághy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thys Konings, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. 57 minutes into the game, Royal Antwerp F.C.'s Thys Konings nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Máté Saághy made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Thys Konings who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 61stth minute tested the skills of Máté Saághy when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The audience thought a goal was coming when Thys Konings got free with Máté Saághy in the 65th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Balázs Zarka during the 68th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Balázs Zarka hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. 69 minutes into the game, Ivan Puttemas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Royal Antwerp F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave BOLDOG MADRIDISTÁK the free kick. Máté Saághy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jan Huybrechts, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. 77 minutes into the game, Jan Huybrechts cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Máté Saághy was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 79 minutes into the match, BOLDOG MADRIDISTÁK's goalkeeper Máté Saághy had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Thys Konings. After some careless play in the Royal Antwerp F.C. defense, Imre Balázs kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Steffe De Prins. The Royal Antwerp F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Steffe De Prins should have stopped the shot. Thys Konings came free with the goalkeeper in the 91st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Máté Saághy could save by the left post. The supporters of BOLDOG MADRIDISTÁK booed when Royal Antwerp F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Michiel Dobbeleir didn't get a good kick on the ball. When BOLDOG MADRIDISTÁK's Sándor Papp in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Royal Antwerp F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. The Royal Antwerp F.C. players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.