U18 World League

Sniper Arena
Spectators: 7709 (Terracing: 5783, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) Real Club Celta de Vigo's Amat Maldonado started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Ximo Vicente kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Orti Machado managed to get in a good position for a shot. Real Club Celta de Vigo's supporters rose to their feet, but Orti Machado was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Olov Groth breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Amat Maldonado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Real Club Celta de Vigo's Hugo Álvarez got a free kick in the 16th minute. The supporters of Real Club Celta de Vigo booed when FC Snipers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Karl-Oskar Bredberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. 22 minutes into the game, Real Club Celta de Vigo's Orti Machado nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Olov Groth made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 29th play minute Arman Bremming came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Elixio Garzon. 1-1. Elixio Garzon was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Stefan Danielsson showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 31 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Stefan Danielsson in the 47th minute of play forced Real Club Celta de Vigo's goalkeeper Elixio Garzon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Göran Olofsson to strike the kick off in the second half. After having played for 53 minutes, Göran Olofsson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Snipers's supporters crossed their fingers, but Göran Olofsson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Elixio Garzon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jens-Erik Brask, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. After 61 played minutes Real Club Celta de Vigo got a freekick which was hit by Valerio Delgado. After 63 played minutes FC Snipers got a freekick which was hit by Magne Ryberg. Guillerme Mera could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Olov Groth made a huge save. When Real Club Celta de Vigo's Orti Machado in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Snipers's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice moves Guillerme Mera could shoot a difficult shot in the 81st minute, which Olov Groth however easily saved by the left post. After taking down the ball on Real Club Celta de Vigo's corner Hugo Álvarez fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Olov Groth quite easily take care of the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Antonio Varela during the 86th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of FC Snipers booed when Real Club Celta de Vigo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Varela didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hugo Álvarez during the 91st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Hugo Álvarez hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.