U18 World League

Vila Belmiro
Spectators: 7741 (Terracing: 5807, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Daniel Siekierka kicked off to start the match. In the 6th minute the ball was on its way in behind Harry Noble House FC's goalkeeper Feliks Merski, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 6 minutes into the match, Victor Hess had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Feliks Merski. Harry Noble House FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Victor Hess was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Radowit Mnich in the 9th minute of play forced Santos FC's goalkeeper Hans Ladd to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Feliks Merski made a fantastic save in the 13th minute, when Desmond Rowell sent off a good shot on target. When Harry Noble House FC's Radowit Mnich in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Santos FC's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Siekierka in the 15th minute of play forced Santos FC's goalkeeper Hans Ladd to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marian Zawacki hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Lawrence Smart's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Feliks Merski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. Hans Ladd took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Siekierka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 22nd play minutes Radowit Mnich shot 1-1, a short shot which went by Hans Ladd and just under the crossbar into goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marian Zawacki in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hans Ladd saved Santos FC from getting behind. In the 32nd minute, Leon Burr hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 35th match minute, Santos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leon Burr to maneuver through the defense. Leon Burr kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Victor Hess stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the game, Santos FC's Desmond Rowell nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Feliks Merski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. In the 55th match minute, Harry Noble House FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hristofor Parzulaev to maneuver through the defense. Sherwood Franks struck a weak shot in the 56th minute. Feliks Merski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Santos FC. Feliks Merski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Desmond Rowell in the 62nd minute of the match. Desmond Rowell kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. 72 minutes into the match, Santos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Siekierka came free, but Hans Ladd reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hans Ladd showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Siekierka, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. 77 minutes into the match, Santos FC's goalkeeper Hans Ladd had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Siekierka. Leon Burr hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leon Burr in the 88th minute of play forced Harry Noble House FC's goalkeeper Feliks Merski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Feliks Merski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leon Burr in the 88th minute of play. After 89 played minutes Harry Noble House FC got a freekick which was hit by Hristofor Parzulaev. If Desmond Rowell had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Desmond Rowell in the 90th minute of play forced Harry Noble House FC's goalkeeper Feliks Merski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Feliks Merski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sherwood Franks, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Radowit Mnich in the 95th minute of play forced Santos FC's goalkeeper Hans Ladd to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Santos FC had won after a very even match.