U18 World League

EL PINO
Spectators: 7540 (Terracing: 5656, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Serafino Dominguez made the kick off which started today's match. After 6 played minutes Ground Control got a freekick which was hit by Marvin Ripoche. The long shot by Viviano Gallegos in the 7th minute really tested Jérémie Millier'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. Sylvain Chiffoleau's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tomas Olazarra read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Txerran Maceda got free with Jérémie Millier in the 13th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jérémie Millier acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 15th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Eguzki Tamajon. In the 18th match minute, Ground Control was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Malik Boulic to maneuver through the defense. Just Bazoge's late challenge caught a El Pinar's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Just Bazoge helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Ground Control's Just Bazoge got a free kick in the 27th minute. Tomas Olazarra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlos Julienne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Ground Control's Sylvain Chiffoleau got a free kick in the 35th minute. In the 35th minute, Sylvain Chiffoleau fired away a hard free kick towards the goal. Tomas Olazarra moved to his left, but didn't have to make a save as the ball went out of bounds. Carlos Julienne might have been able to make a better finish in the 39th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tomas Olazarra. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Carlos Julienne ran back to his position shaking his head. Txerran Maceda's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 47thth minute, Jérémie Millier skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Tomas Olazarra was out of position in the 52 minute of play, and Sylvain Chiffoleau capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Sylvain Chiffoleau really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. The supporters of El Pinar booed when Ground Control was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Freddy Rouvrais didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 60 played minutes Ground Control got a freekick which was hit by Marvin Ripoche. Ground Control's Jérémie Millier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Serafino Dominguez in the 61st minute of play. Jérémie Millier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cordarrol Montez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carlos Julienne could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Tomas Olazarra made a huge save. Carlos Julienne in the 66thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Tomas Olazarra, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Jérémie Millier showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Florian Secanell in the 70th minute of the match. A collision led to Ground Control getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. William Dubrulle hit a great ball. Tomas Olazarra didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 78th minute, which inside left pole to 0-2. The supporters of El Pinar booed when Ground Control was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Malik Boulic didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 85th minute of the match Eguzki Tamajon shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jérémie Millier showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. A collision led to Ground Control getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. William Dubrulle hit a great ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Ground Control walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.