U18 World League

San Siro
Spectators: 7474 (Terracing: 5607, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) Roger Malmberg started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 2 minutes into the game, Prospero Reynardo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. DON RAMON 72's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rossoneri XI the free kick. After a rather tough play, DON RAMON 72's Prospero Reynardo got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Prospero Reynardo was shown his second yellow card after 5 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 6th minute, Prospero Reynardo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 7th minute, Rickard Lang sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and DON RAMON 72's Elpidio Bernabel didn't even have to move. Rossoneri XI's Knut Bergdal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Enrique Quilo in the 12th minute of play. When DON RAMON 72's Enrique Quilo in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rossoneri XI's goalie prevented a goal. Billy Dalgren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Elpidio Bernabel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vidar Eliasson, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. In the 18th minute, Salvador Mannie hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 19th match minute, Rossoneri XI was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roger Malmberg to maneuver through the defense. Valentin Gabrio's late challenge caught a Rossoneri XI's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Valentin Gabrio helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to DON RAMON 72 getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Valentin Gabrio hit a great ball. 26 minutes into the game, Rossoneri XI's Vidar Eliasson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Elpidio Bernabel made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. After having played for 33 minutes, Enrique Quilo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. DON RAMON 72's supporters crossed their fingers, but Enrique Quilo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of DON RAMON 72 booed when Rossoneri XI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Karl-Ove Bergendahl didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match had gone on for 35 minutes, Enrique Quilo put it in 2-2 from a short distance just to the right of Knut Bergdal. A hard shot by Olle Uter from long distance, 41 minutes into the match, got Elpidio Bernabel's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. After 42 played minutes DON RAMON 72 got a freekick which was hit by Rodrigo Bastia. DON RAMON 72's Elpidio Bernabel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 45th minute of the match, managed to save DON RAMON 72 from getting a goal against them. Knut Bergdal stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Enrique Quilo's shot from short distance in the 47th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Enrique Quilo to strike the kick off in the second half. Karl-Ove Bergendahl kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. Knut Bergdal was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Patricio Gipuzkoa. Valentin Gabrio in the 55thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Knut Bergdal, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 56 minutes into the match, Rossoneri XI's goalkeeper Knut Bergdal had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Enrique Quilo. After a defensive mix-up in DON RAMON 72's zone, Billy Dalgren stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Elpidio Bernabel came out of the goal and Billy Dalgren tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rickard Lang fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elpidio Bernabel having to interfere. After a rather tough play, DON RAMON 72's Salvador Mannie got a free kick in the 68th minute. After a rather tough play, Rossoneri XI's Vidar Eliasson got a free kick in the 69th minute. Vidar Eliasson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vidar Eliasson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hipolito Darien during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 82nd minute, Hipolito Darien hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 84 minutes into the match, DON RAMON 72's goal looked a bit too open when Roger Malmberg came free, but Elpidio Bernabel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 89thth minute of the game Enrique Quilo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rossoneri XI's Knut Bergdal was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Claudio Martxelin kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. The supporters of Rossoneri XI booed when DON RAMON 72 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benjamin Lizardi didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Rossoneri XI getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Vidar Eliasson hit a great ball. 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.