U18 World League

Celts Park
Spectators: 7465 (Terracing: 5600, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Roman Iratzeder made the kick off which started today's match. Roman Iratzeder received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 3rd minute. Ronan Conlon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With an all-out effort, Smiddy Celts's Jose Erdiano threw himself towards the right post 9 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Ciaran McGill, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Higinio Joachim kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Ronan Conlon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roman Iratzeder, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to FalconsB FCB getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Herminio Orain hit a great ball. Smiddy Celts's Jordan Hastings couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 19th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for FalconsB FCB. When Conrado Valentine fell near the penalty area in the 20th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FalconsB FCB's protests and gave Conrado Valentine a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, FalconsB FCB's Conrado Valentine got a free kick in the 20th minute. Jose Erdiano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gordon Alderson in the 22nd minute of the match. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind FalconsB FCB's goalkeeper Jose Erdiano, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 35 minutes into the game, Roman Iratzeder was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FalconsB FCB's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Smiddy Celts the free kick. Roman Iratzeder kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Ciriaco Loramendi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Ronan Conlon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

54 minutes into the game, Ciaran McGill cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Jose Erdiano was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 57 played minutes Smiddy Celts got a freekick which was hit by James McRurie. Jose Erdiano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ciaran McGill, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Smiddy Celts's Ronan Conlon got control of the ball when Roman Iratzeder tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Smiddy Celts getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Gordon Alderson hit a great ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 66 minutes into the game, when Troy McEoin put in a rough tackle. In the 66th match minute, Smiddy Celts was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Troy McEoin to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Gordon Alderson's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jose Erdiano was relentless in the 83rd minute of the game. With a little luck, Smiddy Celts's Ronan Conlon got control of the ball when Roman Iratzeder tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 91st minute, FalconsB FCB's Ciriaco Loramendi dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. When Gordon Alderson fell near the penalty area in the 97th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Smiddy Celts's protests and gave Gordon Alderson a yellow card for diving instead. Gordon Alderson hit a great freekick 99 minutes into the match. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.