U18 World League

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Spectators: 7620 (Terracing: 5716, Seating: 1752, VIP seats: 152) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hector Francesco made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd match minute, Abuba Akotonon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rolando Estevez to maneuver through the defense. Domingos Iaki made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benicio Gabino in the 10th minute of play. Domingos Iaki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hector Francesco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice moves Eustaquio Guillerme could shoot a difficult shot in the 15th minute, which Domingos Iaki however easily saved by the left post. When Abuba Akotonon FC's Benjamin Sotil in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ⚽️CHANGE NAME ⚽️'s goalie prevented a goal. Domingos Iaki was a little too slow when Hector Francesco got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 20th minute. The score was now 1-0. If Benjamin Sotil had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Benjamin Sotil scored 1-1 in the 30th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Zeledon Lidon, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Benjamin Sotil in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zeledon Lidon saved ⚽️CHANGE NAME ⚽️ from getting behind. Benicio Gabino hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. The supporters of ⚽️CHANGE NAME ⚽️ booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Evaristo Loramendi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Rolando Estevez made the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Benjamin Sotil got free with Zeledon Lidon in the 51st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 59 minutes of play, ⚽️CHANGE NAME ⚽️'s Hector Francesco made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Domingos Iaki was left in no man's land by his defense there! 64 minutes into the game, Hector Francesco cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Domingos Iaki was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Rolando Estevezs short, quick shot in the 74thth minute got Zeledon Lidon to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a rather tough play, ⚽️CHANGE NAME ⚽️'s Benicio Gabino got a free kick in the 75th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eustaquio Guillerme during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 80 played minutes ⚽️CHANGE NAME ⚽️ got a freekick which was hit by Eustaquio Guillerme. In the 83rd minute, Hipolito Piarres hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 88 minutes into the game, Albano Elixio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Abuba Akotonon FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ⚽️CHANGE NAME ⚽️ the free kick. After 88 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by Albano Elixio. In the 94th match minute, Abuba Akotonon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kévin Zenón to maneuver through the defense. Benjamin Sotil's late challenge caught a ⚽️CHANGE NAME ⚽️'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Benjamin Sotil helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of ⚽️CHANGE NAME ⚽️ booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benjamin Sotil didn't get a good kick on the ball. ⚽️CHANGE NAME ⚽️ walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.