U23 World League

Madigbe Lane
Spectators: 7492 (Terracing: 5620, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Eulalio Chabier started the match with the kick off. Mervin Frost showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eulalio Chabier, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, Eulalio Chabier managed to get in a good position for a shot. Guns And Roses's supporters rose to their feet, but Eulalio Chabier was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mervin Frost breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Guns And Roses were awarded a corner in the 32th minute after Conakry FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ambrosio Evangelista took the corner. After some careless play in the Conakry FC defense, Eulalio Chabier kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mervin Frost. The Conakry FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mervin Frost should have stopped the shot. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind Conakry FC's goalkeeper Mervin Frost, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mervin Frost showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eulalio Chabier, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. In the 47thth minute of the game Eulalio Chabier who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Conakry FC's Mervin Frost was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Luisito Indalecio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Mervin Frost tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Conakry FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Guns And Roses were winning 0-1.

A hard shot 52 in the game by Eulalio Chabier from a close distance when the talented Mervin Frost managed to make a qualified save. Conakry FC's players were relieved. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Wyatt Minton in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sergio Goycochea prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Guns And Roses's Sergio Goycochea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wyatt Minton in the 68th minute of play. Luisito Indalecio charged in rather forcefully in the 69th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luisito Indalecio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 71 played minutes Conakry FC got a freekick which was hit by Enrique Harrison. In the 75th match minute, Conakry FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Otis Hathaway to maneuver through the defense. Mervin Frost made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eulalio Chabier in the 79th minute. 82 minutes into the match, Conakry FC's goal looked a bit too open when Luisito Indalecio came free, but Mervin Frost reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 84th minute of the match Guns And Roses got a corner. Conakry FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ambrosio Evangelista ran over to the corner to take the kick. A well-hit corner resulted in Eulalio Chabier heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Bobby Thornton made in the 89th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Guns And Roses's Bruno Cisco. Wyatt Minton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eulalio Chabier in the 96th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mervin Frost saved Conakry FC from getting behind. Eulalio Chabier struck a weak shot in the 98th minute. Mervin Frost didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Guns And Roses. The Guns And Roses 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.