U18 World League

Juanfer Stadium
Spectators: 7483 (Terracing: 5614, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Torbjörn Alrot kicked off to start the match. 2 minutes into the game, Enzo Fernández was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Enzo FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bennis the free kick. After a rather tough play, Enzo FC's Enzo Fernández got a free kick in the 2nd minute. Osvaldo Manex's late challenge caught a Bennis's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Osvaldo Manex helped the player get up and apologised. In the 4th match minute, Enzo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Osvaldo Manex to maneuver through the defense. Sven-Arne Eklund stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alejo Noe's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Albin Lenberg during the 8th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 8th minute, Albin Lenberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Alejo Noe managed to get in a good position for a shot. Enzo FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Alejo Noe was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sven-Arne Eklund breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Leonardo Ponzio got a throw-in 13 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Benigno Iliana. Torbjörn Alrot sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alex Forsell in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marciano Shepherd saved Enzo FC from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Torbjörn Alrot in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marciano Shepherd prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alejo Noe struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Sven-Arne Eklund didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Enzo FC. Andy Gudmundsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Marciano Shepherd tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Alejo Noe had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

Victorio Asur received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Sven-Arne Eklund tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Alejo Noe had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tobias Eli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Sven-Arne Eklund tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Torbjörn Alrot hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Sven-Arne Eklund took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alejo Noe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 70 minutes into the match, Bennis's goal looked a bit too open when Tobias Eli came free, but Sven-Arne Eklund reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 75 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Bennis! In the 77th minute, Alejo Noe left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Enzo FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. A collision led to Enzo FC getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Osvaldo Manex hit a great ball. In the 83rd minute Alejo Noe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sven-Arne Eklund saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Enzo FC getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Victorio Asur hit a great ball. Alejo Noe fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sven-Arne Eklund having to interfere. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Enzo FC had played much better football throughout.