U18 World League

Sleepy Hollow
Spectators: 7462 (Terracing: 5604, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 140) The Handsome Wizards UTD's Mike Sugden 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. Bruno Sologuren hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. Owen Haigh charged in rather forcefully in the 14th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Owen Haigh the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 14th match minute, The Handsome Wizards UTD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Owen Haigh to maneuver through the defense. After 22 minutes, Nathanial Weeks mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the The Handsome Wizards UTD and the Cobresal players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 22nd minute, Nathanial Weeks hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 34 minutes into the game, Mercurio Miquel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cobresal's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Handsome Wizards UTD the free kick. Ermegildo Marsano's late challenge caught a The Handsome Wizards UTD's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ermegildo Marsano helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Cobresal's Ermegildo Marsano got a free kick in the 36th minute. The Handsome Wizards UTD's Orson Slator couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 37th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Cobresal. 41 minutes into the match, Cobresal's goal looked a bit too open when Chris Barber came free, but Florinio Manzor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 43 minutes into the match, Cobresal's goalkeeper Florinio Manzor had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Chris Barber. Glyn Beesley showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruno Sologuren, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. Glyn Beesley showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mercurio Miquel, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. Gary Winship was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 46 minutes into the match. 45 minutes into the game, one of The Handsome Wizards UTD:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 48th minute there was a penalty for Cobresal. Delmiro Manghy stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Glyn Beesley. 0-1. 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 Bruno Sologuren made a kick off. The supporters of The Handsome Wizards UTD booed when Cobresal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Axel Véjar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mercurio Miquel kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Glyn Beesley showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Axel Véjar in the 59th minute of the match. In the 61st minute of the game Victor Hugo Lira made a throw-in which Bruno Sologuren played forward. Mike Sugden sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 74th minute, Bruno Sologuren reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Glyn Beesley. The goal made the score 0-2. 85 minutes into the match, The Handsome Wizards UTD's goalkeeper Glyn Beesley had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bruno Sologuren. Owen Haigh kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. In the 92nd minute, Delmiro Manghy sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and The Handsome Wizards UTD's Glyn Beesley didn't even have to move. After 94 played minutes The Handsome Wizards UTD got a freekick which was hit by Vance Bennet. Cobresal's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.