U18 World League

Estadio Ciénega
Spectators: 8015 (Terracing: 6013, Seating: 1843, VIP seats: 159) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Nicolas Gregory started the match with the kick off. When Bruno Foro fell near the penalty area in the 3rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pilar FC's protests and gave Bruno Foro a yellow card for diving instead. Bruno Foro kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. Silvio Cordairo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Grégory Castello in the 8th minute of play. Sofyane Valognes made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Nicolas Gregory sent off a good shot on target. In the 11th minute of the match Pilar FC got a corner. Rathmore Lime Tree's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Eriberto Lesardo ran over to the corner to take the kick. Herminio Veremundo hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. In the 15th minute Hervé Annette shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Silvio Cordairo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nicolas Gregory's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 18thth minute, Sofyane Valognes skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Nicolas Gregory in the 18thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Sofyane Valognes, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. With a little luck, Rathmore Lime Tree's Sofyane Valognes got control of the ball when Nicolas Gregory tried to sneak it across the goal line. Silvio Cordairo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adil Magaud in the 23rd minute of play. In the 24th minute, Carmelo Lon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 26th minute, Bruno Foro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 28th minute Adil Magaud shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Silvio Cordairo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Rathmore Lime Tree made a substitution. Benoît Lamarre replaced Grégory Castello. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Adil Magaud to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd match minute, Pilar FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ramiro Bertran to maneuver through the defense. 54 minutes into the match, Flavian Garcon had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Silvio Cordairo. Pilar FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Flavian Garcon was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. After 58 played minutes Pilar FC got a freekick which was hit by Elias Bittor. Elias Bittor hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Silvio Cordairo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Flavian Garcon in the 61st minute. The supporters of Pilar FC booed when Rathmore Lime Tree was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paul-Émile Brien didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 64th minute of the match Eriberto Lesardo shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sofyane Valognes showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 73rd match minute, Rathmore Lime Tree was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paul-Émile Brien to maneuver through the defense. Karim Cosme scored 0-2 in the 78th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Silvio Cordairo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 83 minutes into the match, Pilar FC's goalkeeper Silvio Cordairo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Flavian Garcon. Rathmore Lime Tree were awarded a corner in the 87th minute after Pilar FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Benoît Lamarre took the corner. After 89 minutes, Karim Cosme mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rathmore Lime Tree and the Pilar FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 89th minute, Karim Cosme hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 91 minutes into the game, Pilar FC's Ramiro Bertran nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sofyane Valognes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. After 95 minutes, Bakary Guinaudeau mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rathmore Lime Tree and the Pilar FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Rathmore Lime Tree had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.