U18 World League

Allmend Arena
Spectators: 8161 (Terracing: 6122, Seating: 1877, VIP seats: 162) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Dino Straumann took the kick off in the first half of the match. Benoit Theiss kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. After 8 played minutes THE ROKERY PIMKIS got a freekick which was hit by Stefan Nadel. Valentiano Freitag took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 9th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gualtier Jetté. THE ROKERY PIMKIS's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Matt Mutach during the 12th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dino Straumann in the 14th minute of play forced Uetendorf Wanderers's goalkeeper Gerard Barth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dino Straumann in the 15th minute of play forced Uetendorf Wanderers's goalkeeper Gerard Barth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Juergen Beyeler 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. If Martin Heffliger had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dino Straumann in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gerard Barth saved Uetendorf Wanderers from getting behind. When Jakob Micheletto fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Uetendorf Wanderers's protests and gave Jakob Micheletto a yellow card for diving instead. In the 23rd minute, Jakob Micheletto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 27 played minutes Uetendorf Wanderers got a freekick which was hit by Jakob Micheletto. Claudio Tanguay fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gerard Barth having to interfere. In the 30th match minute, THE ROKERY PIMKIS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Claudio Tanguay to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 33rd minute, Dino Straumann managed to get in a good position for a shot. THE ROKERY PIMKIS's supporters rose to their feet, but Dino Straumann was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gerard Barth breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claudio Tanguay in the 34th minute of play forced Uetendorf Wanderers's goalkeeper Gerard Barth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jakob Micheletto who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 36thth minute tested the skills of Gualtier Jetté when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Martin Heffliger recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 41st minute, Claudio Tanguay ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Gerard Barth was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. A collision led to THE ROKERY PIMKIS getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Claudio Tanguay hit a great ball. Gerard Barth made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juergen Beyeler in the 48th minute of play. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gilberto Jeker to strike the kick off in the second half. THE ROKERY PIMKIS's Juergen Beyeler got a good chance for a goal in the 51st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jakob Micheletto kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. When THE ROKERY PIMKIS's Dino Straumann in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Uetendorf Wanderers's goalie prevented a goal. Gerard Barth showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dino Straumann in the 59th minute of the match. A collision led to THE ROKERY PIMKIS getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Armin Trasatti hit a great ball. Gerard Barth showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dino Straumann in the 65th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Dino Straumann kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Gerard Barth. That made the score 0-3 in the 65 minute of play. THE ROKERY PIMKIS made a substitution. Art Bernardi replaced Armin Trasatti. Gerard Barth made an important save on a dangerous shot by Juergen Beyeler in the 73rd minute. 79 minutes into the match, Martin Heffliger notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of THE ROKERY PIMKIS's Gualtier Jetté. Gualtier Jetté was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Claude La Rosa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of THE ROKERY PIMKIS booed when Uetendorf Wanderers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martin Heffliger didn't get a good kick on the ball. THE ROKERY PIMKIS's Juergen Beyeler got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Uetendorf Wanderers's Martin Heffliger got a free kick in the 96th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. THE ROKERY PIMKIS walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.