U21 World League

Sleepy Hollow
Spectators: 7469 (Terracing: 5610, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 140) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Benjamin Sykes made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the match, Manfredi AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Connor Bridge came free, but Nereo Abad reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 6 played minutes Manfredi AFC got a freekick which was hit by Esteban Dolfos. With a little luck, Manfredi AFC's Nereo Abad got control of the ball when Ash Crowther tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Connor Bridge in the 8th minute of play forced Manfredi AFC's goalkeeper Nereo Abad to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pablo Cordeal kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. After 13 minutes, Jacinto Benitez mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Manfredi AFC and the The Handsome Wizards UTD players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 13th minute, Jacinto Benitez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 14 minutes, Connor Bridge managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. The Handsome Wizards UTD's supporters crossed their fingers, but Connor Bridge was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Manfredi AFC's Jacinto Benitez got a free kick in the 15th minute. After a rather tough play, Manfredi AFC's Angel Seguinus got a free kick in the 22nd minute. In the 23rd match minute, Manfredi AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jacinto Benitez to maneuver through the defense. Gregorio Tiadoro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Luke Hollingsworth tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Grant Mason in the 29th minute of play forced Manfredi AFC's goalkeeper Nereo Abad to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Handsome Wizards UTD's Luke Hollingsworth played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gregorio Tiadoro in the 32nd minute of play. The throw-in from Quentin Newlyn in the 33rd minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Manfredi AFC's Jacinto Benitez. Pablo Cordeal kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. In the 43rd minute of the match Ash Crowther shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nereo Abad showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 45th minute the ball was on its way in behind The Handsome Wizards UTD's goalkeeper Luke Hollingsworth, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Manfredi AFC's Teodosio Fidele managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Quentin Newlyn in the 46 minute of the game. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gregorio Tiadoro to make the kick off. Benjamin Sykes took the ball and in the 54 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nereo Abad. Nereo Abad dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Connor Bridge in the 58th minute of play forced Manfredi AFC's goalkeeper Nereo Abad to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tyler Ball kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. After 61 played minutes, Manfredi AFC's Jacinto Benitez shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Luke Hollingsworth came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Manfredi AFC reached it. Nereo Abad didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Connor Bridge went, in the 62nd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. In the 67th match minute, Manfredi AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fidel Cutberto to maneuver through the defense. In the 68th minute of the match Gary Winship shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nereo Abad showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin Sykes in the 70th minute of play forced Manfredi AFC's goalkeeper Nereo Abad to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Handsome Wizards UTD's Luke Hollingsworth proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to save The Handsome Wizards UTD from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin Sykes in the 74th minute of play forced Manfredi AFC's goalkeeper Nereo Abad to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nereo Abad came out of the goal in the 76th minute to try and stop a shot by The Handsome Wizards UTD's Benjamin Sykes. But to his dismay, Benjamin Sykes quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-0. Grant Mason charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Grant Mason the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 78th match minute, The Handsome Wizards UTD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Grant Mason to maneuver through the defense. Nereo Abad took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Connor Bridge, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 82nd match minute, Manfredi AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gregorio Tiadoro to maneuver through the defense. Gary Winship recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 87 minutes into the game, Pablo Cordeal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Manfredi AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Handsome Wizards UTD the free kick. After 87 played minutes Manfredi AFC got a freekick which was hit by Pablo Cordeal. In the 88th minute of the match Chris Barber sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nereo Abad skillfully saved the ball. Benjamin Sykes kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. When the referee ended the match the The Handsome Wizards UTD players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.