U18 World League

Santiago J Parodi
Spectators: 7886 (Terracing: 5915, Seating: 1814, VIP seats: 157) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Bernabe Dacio kicked off to start the match. Natalio Mitxaut didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Mats Galle went, in the 7th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mats Galle in the 10th minute of play forced 1989 Blxsk's goalkeeper Natalio Mitxaut to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Samyang Ramen's Michael Malm got a free kick in the 12th minute. When Bernabe Dacio came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the 1989 Blxsk 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 Bernabe Dacio couldn't finish the play. Ram Ehn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niceto Bernad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 20 minutes into the match, 1989 Blxsk's goal looked a bit too open when John Blomberg came free, but Natalio Mitxaut reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mats Galle scored 0-2 in the 21st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Natalio Mitxaut, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 24th minute, John Blomberg ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Natalio Mitxaut was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. 27 minutes into the match, 1989 Blxsk's Bernabe Dacio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ram Ehn narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dennis Öberg in the 31st minute of play forced 1989 Blxsk's goalkeeper Natalio Mitxaut to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 34th minute, Rene Gaueko got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rene Gaueko in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ram Ehn prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Bernabe Dacio in the 37thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ram Ehn, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 1989 Blxsk's Rene Gaueko got a good chance for a goal in the 39th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 46th minute of the match 1989 Blxsk got a corner. Samyang Ramen's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Luciano Germany ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on 1989 Blxsk's corner Luciano Germany fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Ram Ehn quite easily take care of the ball. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. John Blomberg was the one to do the kick off. In the 52ndth minute of the game John Blomberg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but 1989 Blxsk's Natalio Mitxaut was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 67th match minute, Samyang Ramen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kalle Ros to maneuver through the defense. Samyang Ramen's Tom Svensson was substituted for Dennis Öberg. Samyang Ramen's Christer Larsson was substituted for John Blomberg. After 68 played minutes Samyang Ramen got a freekick which was hit by Kalle Ros. Niceto Bernad blasted a shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ram Ehn having to make a save. The supporters of 1989 Blxsk booed when Samyang Ramen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christian Hansson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ram Ehn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Markel, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Natalio Mitxaut acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 81st minute, took the ball on the long shot from Trefor Tio. After some careless play in the 1989 Blxsk defense, Tom Svensson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Natalio Mitxaut. The 1989 Blxsk fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Natalio Mitxaut should have stopped the shot. Niceto Bernad might have been able to make a better finish in the 90th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ram Ehn. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Niceto Bernad ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 93rd match minute, Samyang Ramen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christian Hansson to maneuver through the defense. Bernabe Dacio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Ram Ehn tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Samyang Ramen's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.