U18 World League

Hooters HeavenlyHome
Spectators: 9188 (Terracing: 6892, Seating: 2113, VIP seats: 183) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Frank Snowden kicked off to start the match. Pedro Torrens took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bobby Wilkes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 7th minute Bobby Wilkes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Torrens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, AFC United's Eleder Borrellino got a free kick in the 14th minute. Heavenly Hooters's Mark Greaves played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hector-Luis Conllas in the 18th minute of play. If Glen Deeney had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Gilen Tejada hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. After having played for 32 minutes, Arnas Holguin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AFC United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Arnas Holguin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 33rd minute Frank Snowden shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Torrens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to AFC United getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Teofilo Pardelas hit a great ball. Steven Millman charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Steven Millman the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Steven Millman kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. With a little luck, AFC United's Pedro Torrens got control of the ball when Glen Deeney tried to sneak it across the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lalo Buenaga stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 55 minutes into the match, Heavenly Hooters's goalkeeper Mark Greaves had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hector-Luis Conllas. Heavenly Hooters's Liam Ackland was substituted for Romeo Rain. After a rather tough play, Heavenly Hooters's Piers Peacock got a free kick in the 61st minute. When Piers Peacock fell near the penalty area in the 69th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Heavenly Hooters's protests and gave Piers Peacock a yellow card for diving instead. Piers Peacock hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. Heavenly Hooters made a substitution. Nat Hargraves replaced Glen Deeney. Heavenly Hooters's Ronan Halford was substituted for Bobby Wilkes. In the 70th match minute, Heavenly Hooters was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Piers Peacock to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 77 minutes, Nat Hargraves managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Heavenly Hooters's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nat Hargraves was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 78 minutes into the game, Heavenly Hooters's Frank Snowden nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedro Torrens made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. 81 minutes into the game, Ray Howson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Heavenly Hooters's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AFC United the free kick. The supporters of AFC United booed when Heavenly Hooters was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ray Howson didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 87th minute, Nat Hargraves hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 90th minute Nat Hargraves shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Torrens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nat Hargraves struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Pedro Torrens didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Heavenly Hooters. Mark Greaves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aznar Fontoria in the 96th minute of the match.