U18 World League

Bebbanburg Arena
Spectators: 7679 (Terracing: 5760, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣'s René Houseman started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Carolo Brais hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. In the 12th minute Clemente Gonzales shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hernan Firmin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Sajones F.C.'s Clemente Gonzales got a free kick in the 16th minute. Felipe Reynardo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Julio Quinten read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. Julio Quinten took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from René Houseman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Camilo Acevedo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hernan Firmin having to interfere. Camilo Acevedo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 25th minute of the match, but Hernan Firmin made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lucas Olo during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣'s Lucas Olo got a free kick in the 26th minute. Serafino Jerano's late challenge caught a ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Serafino Jerano helped the player get up and apologised. Hernan Firmin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Clemente Gonzales in the 31st minute. ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣ made a substitution. Benjamin Hermon replaced Felipe Reynardo. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Hernan Firmin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Clemente Gonzales in the 56th minute of play. Santiago Chale hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. In the 60th minute of the match Serafino Jerano sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Hernan Firmin skillfully saved the ball. When ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣'s Freddy Gonzalez in 62 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Julio Quinten guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Feliciano Tonio kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. After 65 played minutes Sajones F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Benjamin Berdoi. In the 70th match minute, ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Feliciano Tonio to maneuver through the defense. ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣'s Hernan Firmin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mateo Libertad in the 84th minute of play. In the 84th minute, Mateo Libertad ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Hernan Firmin was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Sajones F.C.'s Nunez Quinteros was substituted for Camilo Acevedo. In the 90th minute Nunez Quinteros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hernan Firmin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣ getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Feliciano Tonio hit a great ball. In the 91st minute Nunez Quinteros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hernan Firmin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hernan Firmin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nunez Quinteros, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute.