U23 World League

ANFIELD
Spectators: 8099 (Terracing: 6076, Seating: 1862, VIP seats: 161) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jim Lyons took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 8th minute Ronny Skytt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frank Pearce saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 9th minute of the match LVCVS AVGVSTI got a corner. FC LIVERPOOL's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Thom Easton ran over to the corner to take the kick. Frank Pearce showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Baldomero Chano, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Frank Pearce took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ronny Skytt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Frank Pearce showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Du Yuan Chao, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Didi Tondu kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, FC LIVERPOOL's Tom Etii got a free kick in the 24th minute. Frank Pearce took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thom Easton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 26th minute, FC LIVERPOOL's Michael Lester ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Rosario Escarza. Rosario Escarza yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Frank Pearce took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felipe Gutierrez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Frank Pearce didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ronny Skytt went, in the 34th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. With a little luck, LVCVS AVGVSTI's Rosario Escarza got control of the ball when Michael Lester tried to sneak it across the goal line. When FC LIVERPOOL's Michael Lester in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LVCVS AVGVSTI's goalie prevented a goal. Didi Tondu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Du Yuan Chao in the 47th minute of play forced FC LIVERPOOL's goalkeeper Frank Pearce to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Du Yuan Chao made a kick off. After having played for 53 minutes, Michael Lester managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC LIVERPOOL's supporters crossed their fingers, but Michael Lester was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Rosario Escarza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jez Toulson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC LIVERPOOL's Frank Pearce played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Du Yuan Chao in the 54th minute of play. LVCVS AVGVSTI's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Thom Easton in the 58th minute. The corner ended in Thom Easton almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC LIVERPOOL's Frank Pearce did a great save. FC LIVERPOOL's Frank Pearce proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 65th minute of the match, managed to save FC LIVERPOOL from getting a goal against them. LVCVS AVGVSTI's Dominic Toretto was substituted for Qian Yang Mo. LVCVS AVGVSTI's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Thom Easton in the 74th minute. Quirce Salan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 77th minute Michael Lester shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rosario Escarza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fred Tutorskiy hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Du Yuan Chao struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Frank Pearce didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LVCVS AVGVSTI. LVCVS AVGVSTI's Rosario Escarza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michael Lester in the 81st minute of play. Felipe Gutierrez kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. FC LIVERPOOL were awarded a corner in the 90th minute after LVCVS AVGVSTI's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Controller Junel took the corner. Rosario Escarza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jim Lyons in the 91st minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Quirce Salan in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Frank Pearce prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 94th minute LVCVS AVGVSTI were awarded a corner. Thom Easton went to the cornerflag to take it.