U18 World League

Hollywood Bowl
Spectators: 7534 (Terracing: 5652, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Michael Hoffmann kicked off to start the match. Teofilo Herauso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Michael Hoffmann's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. Humberto Lopes's late challenge caught a FC Hollywood's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Humberto Lopes helped the player get up and apologised. In the 6th match minute, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Humberto Lopes to maneuver through the defense. Through an outstanding action, after 7 minutes, Teofilo Herauso successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Florencio Gaitano scored 0-1 in the 8th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Uli Kompa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 12 minutes into the match, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s goalkeeper Teofilo Herauso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Christopher Schopp. In the 13th minute, Salvador Eliazar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Florencio Gaitano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 20 played minutes FC Hollywood got a freekick which was hit by Christopher Schopp. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Michael Hoffmann in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teofilo Herauso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 24th minute, Prudencio Bilbo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ booed when FC Hollywood was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tristan Waidler didn't get a good kick on the ball. Florencio Gaitano kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. The supporters of ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ booed when FC Hollywood was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. David Nitsch didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ruben Seiderer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Teofilo Herauso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Raul Arce stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Raul Arce in the 51st minute of play forced FC Hollywood's goalkeeper Uli Kompa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Florencio Gaitano in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Hollywood's goalie prevented a goal. Uli Kompa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Florencio Gaitano in the 59th minute. Raul Arce might have been able to make a better finish in the 61st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Uli Kompa. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Raul Arce ran back to his position shaking his head. Teofilo Herauso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christopher Schopp, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Prudencio Bilbo during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 74 minutes into the match, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s goal looked a bit too open when Michael Hoffmann came free, but Teofilo Herauso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 75th minute, Michael Hoffmann ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Teofilo Herauso was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. During the 81st minute of the match Prudencio Bilbo completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Prudencio Bilbo a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 82nd minute, Prudencio Bilbo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Christopher Schopp had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Teofilo Herauso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ruben Seiderer in the 90th minute of the match. When the referee ended the match the FC Hollywood players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.