U18 World League

Stade Félix Bollaert
Spectators: 7717 (Terracing: 5789, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Anastasio Lixandro got the match started through his kick off. With a little luck, Celestiales's Isidoro Javiero got control of the ball when Malik Vrignon tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Celestiales's Isidoro Javiero got control of the ball when José Dehais tried to sneak it across the goal line. 9 minutes into the match, Herblay's goal looked a bit too open when Anastasio Lixandro came free, but Jules Triboulet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Malik Vrignon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Isidoro Javiero having to interfere. Gildas Montaut struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Isidoro Javiero didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Herblay. Isidoro Javiero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from José Dehais in the 18th minute of play. The supporters of Herblay booed when Celestiales was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luciano Astigar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Isidoro Javiero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from José Dehais, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 24th minute, Luciano Astigar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Celestiales's Isidoro Javiero got control of the ball when José Dehais tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jules Triboulet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anastasio Lixandro in the 28th minute of the match. Antonin Daguerre's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 30thth minute, Isidoro Javiero skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 35 minutes into the match, Herblay's José Dehais sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Isidoro Javiero narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 40 minutes into the game, Herblay's José Dehais nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Isidoro Javiero made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Rene Baleren's late challenge caught a Herblay's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rene Baleren helped the player get up and apologised. In a very dangerous position, a player in Celestiales fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 45th minute. Penalty! Isidoro Javiero went to the wrong direction when Antonin Daguerre was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Celestiales's Isidoro Javiero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Malik Vrignon in the 51st minute of play. José Dehais fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Isidoro Javiero having to interfere. After some careless play in the Celestiales defense, Malik Vrignon kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Isidoro Javiero. The Celestiales fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Isidoro Javiero should have stopped the shot. Gildas Montaut fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Isidoro Javiero having to interfere. Haroldo Tono hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. 72 minutes into the match, Celestiales's goal looked a bit too open when Antonin Daguerre came free, but Isidoro Javiero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 72 minutes into the game, Haroldo Tono was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Celestiales's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Herblay the free kick. In the 74th minute, Anastasio Lixandro made a precise shot to the right of Jules Triboulet. Herblay's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. After 80 minutes Herblay's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Fabio Munio who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Fabio Munio almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Herblay's Jules Triboulet did a great save. Gildas Montaut struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Isidoro Javiero didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Herblay. Antonin Daguerre sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 89 played minutes Herblay got a freekick which was hit by Bruno Dunoyer. After having played for 90 minutes, Fabio Munio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Celestiales's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fabio Munio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Antonin Daguerre hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. When Anastasio Lixandro came up free with the goalie in the 94th minute, the Celestiales 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 Anastasio Lixandro couldn't finish the play.