U18 World League

Arena Rocket Start
Spectators: 7503 (Terracing: 5628, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Pierre Maston made the kick off which started today's match. Emilio Koldo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 3rd minute. Jim Sutton tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 6th match minute, Manchester City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pierre Maston to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jonas Lekubegi got free with Jim Sutton in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Pierre Maston's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Francisco Sugoi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. Manchester City's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Jonas Lekubegi 16 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. A collision led to LA InDuStRiA INC getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Vinicio Mazuste hit a great ball. Nicholas Kellaway sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 22 played minutes Manchester City got a freekick which was hit by Eddie Doughty. A collision led to LA InDuStRiA INC getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Emilio Koldo hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in LA InDuStRiA INC's zone, Nicholas Kellaway stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Francisco Sugoi came out of the goal and Nicholas Kellaway tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Emilio Koldo got his second yellow card in the match during the 29th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. In the 30th minute, Emilio Koldo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jim Sutton was out of position in the 34 minute of play, and Gregorio Vigil capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Gregorio Vigil really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. Nicholas Kellaway sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Francisco Sugoi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pierre Maston in the 47th minute of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

After a rather tough play, LA InDuStRiA INC's Vinicio Mazuste got a free kick in the 54th minute. Niceto Ugutz kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. The long shot by Ronnie Prince in the 57th minute really tested Francisco Sugoi's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. A hard shot 62 in the game by Pierre Maston from a close distance when the talented Francisco Sugoi managed to make a qualified save. LA InDuStRiA INC's players were relieved. Francisco Sugoi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicholas Kellaway, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dionisio Teofilio kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. LA InDuStRiA INC's Francisco Sugoi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save LA InDuStRiA INC from getting a goal against them. Jonas Lekubegi charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jonas Lekubegi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Manchester City booed when LA InDuStRiA INC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonas Lekubegi didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Niceto Ugutz during the 83rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, LA InDuStRiA INC's Niceto Ugutz got a free kick in the 83rd minute. Francisco Sugoi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ronnie Prince in the 84th minute of the match. Nicholas Kellaway fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Francisco Sugoi having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicholas Kellaway in the 97th minute of play forced LA InDuStRiA INC's goalkeeper Francisco Sugoi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.