U18 World League

Antonio María Claret
Spectators: 7565 (Terracing: 5675, Seating: 1739, VIP seats: 151) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ferdi Dekens took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 2 played minutes Claretiano FC got a freekick which was hit by Gaizko Cosmen. In the 4th match minute, Zijdewind SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jasper Latten to maneuver through the defense. Vincent Ibaute sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kaiet Rivera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jasper Latten, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Matteo Raigadas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 13th minute of the match, but Rein van Steensel made a huge save. 16 minutes into the game, Claretiano FC's Denis Segura nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rein van Steensel made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Vincent Ibaute in the 20thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Rein van Steensel, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 24 minutes into the match, Zijdewind SC's goalkeeper Rein van Steensel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Vincent Ibaute. With a little luck, Zijdewind SC's Rein van Steensel got control of the ball when Denis Segura tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Claretiano FC getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Gaizko Cosmen hit a great ball. When Henk-Jan Slot fell near the penalty area in the 34th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Zijdewind SC's protests and gave Henk-Jan Slot a yellow card for diving instead. Henk-Jan Slot kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. In the 35th minute, Vincent Ibaute ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Rein van Steensel was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Vincent Ibaute who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 38thth minute tested the skills of Rein van Steensel when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 40th match minute, Claretiano FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaizko Cosmen to maneuver through the defense. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Vincent Ibaute in the 52nd minute of play forced Zijdewind SC's goalkeeper Rein van Steensel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rein van Steensel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vincent Ibaute, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Hipolito Usabiaga kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Jasper Latten blasted a shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Kaiet Rivera having to make a save. In the 59th match minute, Claretiano FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Confesor Hebia to maneuver through the defense. If Ferdi Dekens had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 64 minutes into the match, Claretiano FC's goalkeeper Kaiet Rivera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jasper Latten. After 67 played minutes Zijdewind SC got a freekick which was hit by Henk-Jan Slot. Rein van Steensel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vincent Ibaute in the 73rd minute of the match. In the 76th match minute, Claretiano FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Caracakingo Ontova to maneuver through the defense. Melvin Woering hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. 95 minutes into the match, Zijdewind SC's goal looked a bit too open when Denis Segura came free, but Rein van Steensel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zijdewind SC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.