U18 World League

Néstor Kirchner
Spectators: 7703 (Terracing: 5779, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) The supporters of Harkujärve JK booed when Nouvelle Vague was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nicolas Vedillo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Nouvelle Vague's Nicolas Vedillo got a free kick in the 6th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Janno Arumäe in the 10th minute of play forced Nouvelle Vague's goalkeeper Gualterio Socorro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15th minute, Rene Johans got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After having played for 16 minutes, Generoso Indalecio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nouvelle Vague's supporters crossed their fingers, but Generoso Indalecio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gualterio Socorro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tiit Kääpa in the 20th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Nouvelle Vague's zone, Gerd Öpik stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gualterio Socorro came out of the goal and Gerd Öpik tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Gerd Öpik had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Oscar Oskarbi fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nouvelle Vague's protests and gave Oscar Oskarbi a yellow card for diving instead. Oscar Oskarbi hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Gualterio Socorro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Janno Arumäe in the 27th minute of the match. Jörgen Vool hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. Tiit Kääpa took the ball and in the 34 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gualterio Socorro. Gualterio Socorro dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. A collision led to Harkujärve JK getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Rein Ess hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Nicolas Vedillo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Nouvelle Vague's supporters rose to their feet, but Nicolas Vedillo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Silver Saluste breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tiit Kääpa made a kick off. The supporters of Nouvelle Vague booed when Harkujärve JK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arno Vanaliin didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 60th minute, Harkujärve JK's Kari Munn seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Kari Munn the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Harkujärve JK protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Kari Munn had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After 60 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Harkujärve JK! Generoso Indalecio took the ball and in the 62 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Silver Saluste. Silver Saluste dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. After 65 minutes, Fermin Estevez mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Nouvelle Vague and the Harkujärve JK players grew even worse after the yellow card. Fermin Estevez hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Rein Ess's late challenge caught a Nouvelle Vague's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rein Ess helped the player get up and apologised. In the 72nd match minute, Harkujärve JK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rein Ess to maneuver through the defense. Silver Saluste made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Froilan Sedeni in the 77th minute of play. Oscar Oskarbi struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Silver Saluste didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nouvelle Vague. Froilan Sedeni charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Froilan Sedeni the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 87th minute, Harkujärve JK's Janno Arumäe ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Gualterio Socorro. Gualterio Socorro yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. In the 92nd match minute, Harkujärve JK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hardi Rahumets to maneuver through the defense. Dario Celipe kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Gualterio Socorro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Janno Arumäe in the 97th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Harkujärve JK walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.