U18 World League

El Madrigal
Spectators: 8132 (Terracing: 6100, Seating: 1871, VIP seats: 161) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Isidoro Mangas got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Niels Schirring in the 3rd minute of play forced VILLARREAL UNITED's goalkeeper Pedro Benítez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pedro Benítez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niels Schirring, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 9 minutes into the match, Winthont FC's goal looked a bit too open when Isidoro Mangas came free, but Lucas Uebels reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roger Wijngaart in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pedro Benítez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cordaro Ramis struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Lucas Uebels didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for VILLARREAL UNITED. In the 25thth minute of the game Arnalt Ortiz who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Winthont FC's Lucas Uebels was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Niels Schirring kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Winthont FC's zone, Isidoro Mangas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lucas Uebels came out of the goal and Isidoro Mangas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 28 minutes into the match, Winthont FC's goal looked a bit too open when Isidoro Mangas came free, but Lucas Uebels reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 32nd match minute, Winthont FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Niels Schirring to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isidoro Mangas in the 33rd minute of play forced Winthont FC's goalkeeper Lucas Uebels to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ronny Hendriks hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Tristan Zapater struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Lucas Uebels didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for VILLARREAL UNITED. Roger Wijngaart fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Benítez having to interfere. 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. Roger Wijngaart was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st minute, Frances Zapater hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Roger Wijngaart got free with Pedro Benítez in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Lucas Uebels showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arnalt Ortiz, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Cordaro Ramis kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. VILLARREAL UNITED's Ismael Jimenez was substituted for Amado Morcego. VILLARREAL UNITED's Indartsu Radaban was substituted for Arnalt Ortiz. In the 71st match minute, Winthont FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fokke Henselmans to maneuver through the defense. In the 73rd minute, Cordaro Ramis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Floris Talsma received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Pedro Benítez came out and tried to block the shot, but Floris Talsma slotted it home off the left post making it 0-1 in the 74th minute. Ronny Hendriks's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pedro Benítez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Indartsu Radaban managed to get in a good position for a shot. VILLARREAL UNITED's supporters rose to their feet, but Indartsu Radaban was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lucas Uebels breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Winthont FC getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Roger Wijngaart hit a great ball. Lucas Uebels made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isidoro Mangas in the 87th minute of play. In the 88th minute, Indartsu Radaban got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Pedro Benítez was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ronny Hendriks showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 91 minute of play. Benjamin Bender's late challenge caught a VILLARREAL UNITED's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Benjamin Bender helped the player get up and apologised. Benjamin Bender kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Winthont FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.