U18 World League

Dragons Graveyard
Spectators: 7775 (Terracing: 5832, Seating: 1788, VIP seats: 155) After 4 played minutes Barrabases de Victoria got a freekick which was hit by Enmanuel Gorostiaga. 6 minutes into the match, Barrabases de Victoria's goal looked a bit too open when Christian Van Maestricht came free, but Candido Ustariz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC Draconia's Giles Lanen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Brian Illescas in the 7th minute of play. In the 8th match minute, FC Draconia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Chambis Le Bastard to maneuver through the defense. Alexandros Sgouros lost his temper 9 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Candido Ustariz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Freddy Olemans, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Richmond Van Hoeyvelt charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Richmond Van Hoeyvelt the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Richmond Van Hoeyvelt kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. 26 minutes into the game, Adriano Malaree was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Barrabases de Victoria's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Draconia the free kick. After a rather tough play, Barrabases de Victoria's Adriano Malaree got a free kick in the 26th minute. Richmond Van Hoeyvelt received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Candido Ustariz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Christian Van Maestricht during the 29th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. FC Draconia's Giles Lanen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tanio Quilodrán in the 34th minute of play. If Richmond Van Hoeyvelt had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

FC Draconia's Florian Seveneijnts was substituted for Christian Van Maestricht. Barrabases de Victoria's Candido Ustariz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Freddy Olemans in the 56th minute of play. Barrabases de Victoria's Candido Ustariz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Richmond Van Hoeyvelt in the 56th minute of play. Candido Ustariz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richmond Van Hoeyvelt in the 58th minute of play. In the 59th minute, Florian Seveneijnts hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the Barrabases de Victoria defense, Richmond Van Hoeyvelt kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Candido Ustariz. The Barrabases de Victoria fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Candido Ustariz should have stopped the shot. 66 minutes into the match, Barrabases de Victoria's goal looked a bit too open when Florian Seveneijnts came free, but Candido Ustariz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Camiel Creemers hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Barrabases de Victoria's Teodor Alfaro was substituted for Octavio Parro. Tanio Quilodrán kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. If Florian Seveneijnts had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 77 minutes into the match, FC Draconia's goalkeeper Giles Lanen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Brian Illescas. After 77 played minutes FC Draconia got a freekick which was hit by Florian Seveneijnts. Fausto Mendizabal struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Giles Lanen didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Barrabases de Victoria. FC Draconia's Giles Lanen proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to save FC Draconia from getting a goal against them. In the 95th minute, Freddy Olemans ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Candido Ustariz was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. Barrabases de Victoria's Ariano Soffia was substituted for Tanio Quilodrán. Barrabases de Victoria's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.