U18 World League

天焰大球场
Spectators: 7509 (Terracing: 5632, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Simon Malvin got the match started through his kick off. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind 成都兴城队's goalkeeper 张斌斌, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When 余常鸿 fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored 成都兴城队's protests and gave 余常鸿 a yellow card for diving instead. After 8 played minutes 成都兴城队 got a freekick which was hit by 余常鸿. Aaron Beila recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 9th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 张斌斌 stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Simon Malvin's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. It was beautiful to see C.A.JORGOVAN's Aaron Beila in action when he in the 17th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! In the 19th minute, Simon Malvin ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. 张斌斌 was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. In the 23rd match minute, C.A.JORGOVAN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristian Eufemio to maneuver through the defense. 0-2 became the score in the 25th minute when Simon Malvin elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. 28 minutes into the match, C.A.JORGOVAN's Simon Malvin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that 张斌斌 narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 张斌斌 stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Simon Malvin's shot from short distance in the 36th minute. 张斌斌 showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Simon Malvin in the 38th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Simon Malvin in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck 张斌斌 prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 43 minutes into the match, 成都兴城队's goal looked a bit too open when Simon Malvin came free, but 张斌斌 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If 杨钢博 had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. 杨钢博 was the one to do the kick off. Angel Medero recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Simon Malvin in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck 张斌斌 prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 张斌斌 took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Simon Malvin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lucio Fero received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. 张斌斌 tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 58 played minutes C.A.JORGOVAN got a freekick which was hit by Lucio Fero. In the 58th minute, Lucio Fero fired away a sharp free kick straight at the goal. It looked like it might be really tough for the goalie to handle, but the shot went into the stands to the left of 张斌斌. Lázaro Qwinton hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Simon Malvin in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg 张斌斌 saved 成都兴城队 from getting behind. Simon Malvin in the 64thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of 张斌斌, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Simon Malvin blasted a shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without 张斌斌 having to make a save. After a rather tough play, 成都兴城队's 王诚梁 got a free kick in the 69th minute. 74 minutes into the match, 成都兴城队's goal looked a bit too open when Lucio Fero came free, but 张斌斌 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Simon Malvin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Simon Malvins short, quick shot in the 84thth minute got 张斌斌 to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 张斌斌 made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Simon Malvin in the 89th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Simon Malvin in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck 张斌斌 prevented the ball from getting in the gole.