U23 World League

New Trafford
Spectators: 7464 (Terracing: 5599, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Géza Herman kicked off to start the match. 0-1 became the score in the 6th minute when Géza Herman elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Eustaquio Luke showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Géza Herman in the 8th minute of the match. Prudencio Furtado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Zsolt Sebes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Eustaquio Luke took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Géza Herman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 20th match minute, Beckham23 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Prudencio Furtado to maneuver through the defense. Ádám Kalmár hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Evelio Ledesma in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zsolt Sebes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 27 played minutes Beckham23 got a freekick which was hit by Osvaldo Gurutz. Eustaquio Luke made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Géza Herman in the 30th minute of play. Roque Mark kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. In the 35thth minute of the game Tamás Lázár who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Beckham23's Eustaquio Luke was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience was convinced that Géza Herman's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Eustaquio Luke was relentless in the 36th minute of the game. After some careless play in the Beckham23 defense, Dávid Szentesi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Eustaquio Luke. The Beckham23 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Eustaquio Luke should have stopped the shot. József Fekete charged in rather forcefully in the 39th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed József Fekete the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. József Fekete kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. The audience cheered loudly when Leonel Baldovino's long shot in the 40th minute became 1-2 when the ball went to the left of and passed Zsolt Sebes. The supporters of Andrashida booed when Beckham23 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Evelio Ledesma didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eustaquio Luke took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tamás Lázár, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Roque Mark made a kick off. Beckham23's Evelio Ledesma got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Andrashida's Kálmán Szaniszló got a free kick in the 55th minute. 57 minutes into the game, Gerardo Luken was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Beckham23's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Andrashida the free kick. After 57 played minutes Beckham23 got a freekick which was hit by Gerardo Luken. Tamás Lázár blasted a shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Eustaquio Luke having to make a save. After 61 played minutes Beckham23 got a freekick which was hit by Rodrigo Erlantz. Eustaquio Luke made a fantastic save in the 63rd minute, when Dávid Szentesi sent off a good shot on target. In the 64th minute Andrashida were awarded a corner. Géza Irmai went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Géza Irmai almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Beckham23's Eustaquio Luke did a great save. Eustaquio Luke made an important save on a dangerous shot by Géza Herman in the 65th minute. When Leonel Baldovino fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Beckham23's protests and gave Leonel Baldovino a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Beckham23 getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Leonel Baldovino hit a great ball. Géza Irmai, 71 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. 80 minutes into the match, Beckham23's goal looked a bit too open when Géza Herman came free, but Eustaquio Luke reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Andrashida's zone, Evelio Ledesma stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zsolt Sebes came out of the goal and Evelio Ledesma tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Zsolt Sebes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roque Mark, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Andrashida succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Beckham23 had controlled the match.