U18 World League

Talbot House
Spectators: 7719 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) After a rather tough play, De Keikoppers's Leon Heijligem got a free kick in the 3rd minute. After 5 minutes of play, Los Ángeles de Charlie 2's Eutropio Sancho made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Rolf Saelens was left in no man's land by his defense there! Baldemer Acedo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rolf Saelens read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. De Keikoppers's Steve De kaiser was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 10th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. 13 minutes into the game, Boris Stroobant was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. De Keikoppers's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Los Ángeles de Charlie 2 the free kick. A collision led to De Keikoppers getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Boris Stroobant hit a great ball. 15 minutes into the match, De Keikoppers's goal looked a bit too open when Kepa Maestro came free, but Rolf Saelens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 18 minutes into the match, Los Ángeles de Charlie 2's goal looked a bit too open when Boris Stroobant came free, but Senen Paz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd minute, Ametz Campoamor managed to get in a good position for a shot. Los Ángeles de Charlie 2's supporters rose to their feet, but Ametz Campoamor was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rolf Saelens breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With his leg Senen Paz managed to avoid a goal in the 26thth minute, when De Keikoppers's Leon Heijligem fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Kepa Maestro took the ball and in the 27 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rolf Saelens. Rolf Saelens dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. 31 minutes into the match, De Keikoppers's goal looked a bit too open when Kepa Maestro came free, but Rolf Saelens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Los Ángeles de Charlie 2's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ciro Comas in the 32nd minute. After taking down the ball on Los Ángeles de Charlie 2's corner Uxio Casas fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Rolf Saelens quite easily take care of the ball. After 36 minutes of play, De Keikoppers's Boris Stroobant made it 2-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Senen Paz was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 42nd minute Boris Stroobant shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Senen Paz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 47 played minutes De Keikoppers got a freekick which was hit by Steve De kaiser. In the 48th minute of the match Ciro Comas sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Rolf Saelens skillfully saved the ball.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Steve De kaiser made a kick off. Gabriel Gillekens lost his temper 53 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 53rd minute of the game. One of De Keikoppers:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Los Ángeles de Charlie 2:s goal. Ciro Comas shot the penalty kick right outside the post. Leon Heijligem received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Senen Paz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Baldemer Acedo got free with Rolf Saelens in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Baldemer Acedo in the 69thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Rolf Saelens, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A hard shot 73 in the game by Baldemer Acedo from a close distance when the talented Rolf Saelens managed to make a qualified save. De Keikoppers's players were relieved. Tom Francken kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. If Kepa Maestro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Eutropio Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 84 minutes into the game, Steve De kaiser was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. De Keikoppers's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Los Ángeles de Charlie 2 the free kick. Ramón Puyol shot from long distance in the 86th minute, but Rolf Saelens was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. After a rather tough play, De Keikoppers's Leon Heijligem got a free kick in the 88th minute. Baldemer Acedo had several of the De Keikoppers's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 89 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 2-5 score and a disappointed Rolf Saelens as he didn't even see the shot coming. After a rather tough play, De Keikoppers's Boris Stroobant got a free kick in the 100th minute. Los Ángeles de Charlie 2's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.