U18 World League

Grotta dei Martiri
Spectators: 7682 (Terracing: 5762, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Sergo Hakk got the match started through his kick off. In the 7th minute of the match FC FORZA MARTIRE got a corner. Chacarita Jrs's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ermo Pärnaku ran over to the corner to take the kick. FC FORZA MARTIRE's Ermo Pärnaku was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Domingo Diaz in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 8 minutes into the match, Chacarita Jrs's goal looked a bit too open when Sergo Hakk came free, but Domingo Diaz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Domingo Diaz was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Hendrik Kaldvee showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 10 minute of play. After having played for 17 minutes, Ermo Pärnaku managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC FORZA MARTIRE's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ermo Pärnaku was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 22nd minute, Ain Lepassaar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Timo Agar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nestor Eskuin in the 23rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sergo Hakk in the 27th minute of play forced Chacarita Jrs's goalkeeper Domingo Diaz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sergo Hakk got free with Domingo Diaz in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience was convinced that Sergo Hakk's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Domingo Diaz was relentless in the 30th minute of the game. Domingo Diaz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sergo Hakk, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. When Joosep Vollmer fell near the penalty area in the 35th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC FORZA MARTIRE's protests and gave Joosep Vollmer a yellow card for diving instead. In the 35th match minute, FC FORZA MARTIRE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joosep Vollmer to maneuver through the defense. Sergo Hakk blasted a shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Domingo Diaz having to make a save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ermo Pärnaku during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ermo Pärnaku hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Sergo Hakk recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Isaac Esdras stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Ermo Pärnaku received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 50th minute. Domingo Diaz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Domingo Diaz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sergo Hakk, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Sergo Hakk came up free with the goalie in the 68th minute, the FC FORZA MARTIRE 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 Sergo Hakk couldn't finish the play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sergo Hakk in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Domingo Diaz saved Chacarita Jrs from getting behind. FC FORZA MARTIRE's Ermo Pärnaku was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Domingo Diaz in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. A collision led to FC FORZA MARTIRE getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Sergo Hakk hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, FC FORZA MARTIRE's Ermo Pärnaku got a free kick in the 79th minute. The supporters of Chacarita Jrs booed when FC FORZA MARTIRE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tarmo Lauter didn't get a good kick on the ball. 84 minutes into the match, FC FORZA MARTIRE's Sergo Hakk sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Domingo Diaz narrowly saved just below the crossbar. FC FORZA MARTIRE's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ermo Pärnaku in the 85th minute. When FC FORZA MARTIRE's Sergo Hakk in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chacarita Jrs's goalie prevented a goal. The audience was convinced that Sergo Hakk's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Domingo Diaz was relentless in the 87th minute of the game. 88 minutes into the game, Hendrik Kaldvee was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC FORZA MARTIRE's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Chacarita Jrs the free kick. A collision led to FC FORZA MARTIRE getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Hendrik Kaldvee hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sergo Hakk in the 90th minute of play forced Chacarita Jrs's goalkeeper Domingo Diaz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tarmo Lauter kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sergo Hakk in the 94th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Domingo Diaz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. FC FORZA MARTIRE's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.