U18 World League

Estadio Ivan Ramljak
Spectators: 7458 (Terracing: 5594, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hendrik-Jan Goddez kicked off to start the match. Ludo Verstraeten took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abel Quinteros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ludo Verstraeten took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abel Quinteros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Baltasar Crispo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Guust de Pelsmaekers in the 11th minute of play. Ludo Verstraeten took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abel Quinteros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Baltasar Crispo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hendrik-Jan Goddez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. • El Croacia fobal club •'s Baltasar Crispo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hendrik-Jan Goddez in the 16th minute of play. Paulino Sazon hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. When Forza Heppenbach's Hendrik-Jan Goddez in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye • El Croacia fobal club •'s goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hendrik-Jan Goddez in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Baltasar Crispo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 23rd match minute, • El Croacia fobal club • was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciro Galsino to maneuver through the defense. Forza Heppenbach's Ludo Verstraeten played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arturo Celio in the 34th minute of play. Axel De Beer kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Ludo Verstraeten showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abel Quinteros, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Teodoro Firman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of Forza Heppenbach booed when • El Croacia fobal club • was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arturo Celio didn't get a good kick on the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Abel Quinteros was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th match minute, • El Croacia fobal club • was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nacho Montero to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 58 minutes, Ward Raeymakers managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Forza Heppenbach's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ward Raeymakers was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, • El Croacia fobal club •'s Baltasar Crispo got control of the ball when Hendrik-Jan Goddez tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Hendrik-Jan Goddez got free with Baltasar Crispo in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to • El Croacia fobal club • getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Ciro Galsino hit a great ball. 69 minutes into the match, • El Croacia fobal club •'s goalkeeper Baltasar Crispo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hendrik-Jan Goddez. After 73 played minutes • El Croacia fobal club • got a freekick which was hit by Arnoldo Estevez. Paulino Sazon kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. • El Croacia fobal club •'s Arturo Celio got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guust de Pelsmaekers in the 82nd minute of play forced • El Croacia fobal club •'s goalkeeper Baltasar Crispo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. • El Croacia fobal club •'s Baltasar Crispo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 88th minute of the match, managed to save • El Croacia fobal club • from getting a goal against them. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.