U18 World League

La Bernalesa
Spectators: 7736 (Terracing: 5803, Seating: 1779, VIP seats: 154) KFC Uerdingen 05's Radenko Mayer proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 3rd minute of the match, managed to save KFC Uerdingen 05 from getting a goal against them. Manfred Andrau kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. A collision led to Villa La Perla getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Inocencio Bizi hit a great ball. After some careless play in the Villa La Perla defense, Manfred Andrau kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Teo Erauso. The Villa La Perla fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Teo Erauso should have stopped the shot. When Ellis Jakob came up free with the goalie in the 15th minute, the KFC Uerdingen 05 fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ellis Jakob couldn't finish the play. In the 22nd match minute, Villa La Perla was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Delmar Machado to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, KFC Uerdingen 05's Fatmir Zollt got a free kick in the 25th minute. In the 27th minute, Manfred Andrau made a precise shot to the right of Teo Erauso. Villa La Perla's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. In the 29th minute, Justino Arnalt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Teo Erauso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Karsten Illgner, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. 35 minutes into the match, KFC Uerdingen 05's Pierre Van Hoojdonk sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Teo Erauso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Delmar Machado kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. Maximiliano Reno kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. The supporters of Villa La Perla booed when KFC Uerdingen 05 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Karsten Illgner didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half KFC Uerdingen 05 were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Karsten Illgner was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of KFC Uerdingen 05 booed when Villa La Perla was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Justino Arnalt didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nicolas Anelka struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Teo Erauso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for KFC Uerdingen 05. Delmar Machado charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Delmar Machado the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 75 minutes into the game, Villa La Perla's Silvano Urtsua nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Radenko Mayer made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Teo Erauso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Karsten Illgner in the 79th minute. Radenko Mayer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Federico Matai, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Villa La Perla booed when KFC Uerdingen 05 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kai Laakmann didn't get a good kick on the ball. Inocencio Bizi took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 89th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Radenko Mayer. KFC Uerdingen 05's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 90 minutes into the game, Nicolas Anelka was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. KFC Uerdingen 05's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Villa La Perla the free kick. In the 90th minute, one of KFC Uerdingen 05:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for KFC Uerdingen 05.