U18 World League

MORRISON PARK
Spectators: 8038 (Terracing: 6029, Seating: 1849, VIP seats: 160) A collision led to Loco Team FC getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. George Villabona hit a great ball. The supporters of THE CRYSTAL SHIP booed when Loco Team FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Furman Albertos didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Loco Team FC booed when THE CRYSTAL SHIP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Costel Teodor didn't get a good kick on the ball. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Gavril Turceanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Furman Albertos in the 11th minute of play. When Ysidro Cuenllas fell near the penalty area in the 20th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Loco Team FC's protests and gave Ysidro Cuenllas a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Loco Team FC's Ysidro Cuenllas got a free kick in the 20th minute. 24 minutes into the game, Vinicio Recio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Loco Team FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave THE CRYSTAL SHIP the free kick. Vinicio Recio kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Silvano Parayos took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 31st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gavril Turceanu. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Gavril Turceanu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vinicio Recio in the 33rd minute of the match. Armando Labaras struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Gavril Turceanu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Loco Team FC. Camilo Sesto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Matei Udrescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Txema Vuelvetoros kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Armando Labaras's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Gavril Turceanu firmly grabbed it by the left post. Gavril Turceanu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Furman Albertos's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. 56 minutes into the match, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goal looked a bit too open when Armando Labaras came free, but Gavril Turceanu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 57th minute, Loco Team FC's Vinicio Recio dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. Loco Team FC's Michel Astudillo was substituted for Furman Albertos. After 63 played minutes Loco Team FC got a freekick which was hit by Vinicio Recio. Edgar Josan charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Edgar Josan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 72nd minute, Edgar Josan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The long shot by George Villabona in the 73rd minute really tested Gavril Turceanu's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Txema Vuelvetoros kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Ilie Giosu kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. 83 minutes into the game, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Ilie Giosu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Camilo Sesto made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Ilie Giosu hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Michel Astudillo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gavril Turceanu was relentless in the 93rd minute of the game. Loco Team FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.