U23 World League

Sleepy Hollow
Spectators: 7597 (Terracing: 5707, Seating: 1750, VIP seats: 140) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when CJ Townsley kicked off to start the match. Luke Hollingsworth came out of the goal in the 5th minute to try and stop a shot by C.D. Pepino’s's Pere Jordi Polloni. But to his dismay, Pere Jordi Polloni quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by CJ Townsley during the 9th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, The Handsome Wizards UTD's CJ Townsley got a free kick in the 9th minute. 12 minutes into the match, The Handsome Wizards UTD's goal looked a bit too open when Pere Jordi Polloni came free, but Luke Hollingsworth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luke Hollingsworth showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pere Jordi Polloni, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. In the 21st minute, Filiberto Benitez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Handsome Wizards UTD's Luke Hollingsworth played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Don Tulach in the 23rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Don Tulach in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Luke Hollingsworth saved The Handsome Wizards UTD from getting behind. Len Hird charged in rather forcefully in the 24th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Len Hird the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to The Handsome Wizards UTD getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Len Hird hit a great ball. Luke Hollingsworth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mario Alberto Infante, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Len Hird had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 35 minutes into the match, C.D. Pepino’s's goalkeeper Ferrán Suarez had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Len Hird. Luke Hollingsworth showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pere Jordi Polloni in the 37th minute of the match. Luke Hollingsworth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jacek Ptaszek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 45 minutes into the match, The Handsome Wizards UTD's Christos Dimitrakos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ferrán Suarez narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 46 played minutes The Handsome Wizards UTD got a freekick which was hit by Alistair Cross. In the 47th match minute, The Handsome Wizards UTD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anthony Timmins to maneuver through the defense. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The wind increased when Don Tulach made the kick off in the second half. Luke Hollingsworth made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Pere Jordi Polloni sent off a good shot on target. Pere Jordi Polloni succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 0-2 in the 60th playminute. C.D. Pepino’s's Karlos Davenport was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Luke Hollingsworth in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Luke Hollingsworth made a fantastic save in the 65th minute, when Pere Jordi Polloni sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of C.D. Pepino’s booed when The Handsome Wizards UTD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. CJ Townsley didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of The Handsome Wizards UTD booed when C.D. Pepino’s was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Karlos Davenport didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 69th minute Len Hird shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ferrán Suarez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ferrán Suarez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christos Dimitrakos in the 70th minute of the match. In the 71st minute of the match The Handsome Wizards UTD got a corner. C.D. Pepino’s's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. CJ Townsley ran over to the corner to take the kick. A nice corner shot did that CJ Townsley got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Ferrán Suarez quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Alistair Cross kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. 75 minutes into the game, Adelmo Larrañeta recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Luke Hollingsworth. Adelmo Larrañeta showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. The Handsome Wizards UTD's Luke Hollingsworth proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 80th minute of the match, managed to save The Handsome Wizards UTD from getting a goal against them. In the 85th minute, Álvaro Suarez got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The Handsome Wizards UTD's defense didn't have a chance, in the 91st minute, when Don Tulach scored to the left of an out of position Luke Hollingsworth, making the score, 0-4. Adelmo Larrañeta struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Luke Hollingsworth didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for C.D. Pepino’s. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. C.D. Pepino’s walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.