U18 League

Anderlecht Republic
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Luciano Mesa got the match started through his kick off. With a little luck, Mankato's Johnathon Gallo got control of the ball when Juan Eduardo Luque tried to sneak it across the goal line. Luciano Mesa scored 1-0 in the 5th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Johnathon Gallo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Johnathon Gallo came out of the goal in the 11th minute to try and stop a shot by FC Anderlecht Huachipato's Juan Eduardo Luque. But to his dismay, Juan Eduardo Luque quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. Johnathon Gallo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luciano Mesa in the 14th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Mankato's Monty McBride got a free kick in the 24th minute. When Mario Jesus Bueno came up free with the goalie in the 25th minute, the FC Anderlecht Huachipato fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Mario Jesus Bueno couldn't finish the play. Felippe Gorosito's late challenge caught a Mankato's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Felippe Gorosito helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, FC Anderlecht Huachipato's Felippe Gorosito got a free kick in the 32nd minute. 34 minutes into the match, Luciano Mesa dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Johnathon Gallo, 3-0. Luciano Mesa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Johnathon Gallo made a huge save. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Norman Bergman made a kick off. Jarrod Langston sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of FC Anderlecht Huachipato booed when Mankato was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Armando Zuniga didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cliff Schulz during the 60th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 60th minute, one of Mankato:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Mankato. In the 62nd minute there was a penalty for FC Anderlecht Huachipato. Mario Jesus Bueno stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Johnathon Gallo. 4-0. Felippe Gorosito was shown his second yellow card after 72 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 73rd minute, Felippe Gorosito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Norman Bergman scored 4-1 in the 74th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Felipe Livingstone, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 79 minutes into the game, Norman Bergman was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mankato's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Anderlecht Huachipato the free kick. Norman Bergman kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Luciano Mesa struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Johnathon Gallo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Anderlecht Huachipato. The FC Anderlecht Huachipato fans' excitement grew in the 91st match minute when FC Anderlecht Huachipato's Luciano Mesa looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 5-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Norman Bergman was shown his second yellow card after 94 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 95 played minutes Mankato got a freekick which was hit by Norman Bergman.