U18 World League

Ibarsusi Stadium
Spectators: 8126 (Terracing: 6096, Seating: 1869, VIP seats: 161) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Valeriy Chirkov got the match started through his kick off. The supporters of Spartak de Txurdi booed when Arsenal F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valeriy Chirkov didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Jacques Solana came up free with the goalie in the 10th minute, the Spartak de Txurdi fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jacques Solana couldn't finish the play. Xesus Jurado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eduard Florianov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 19th minute, Leonid Filimonov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Xesus Jurado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valeriy Chirkov in the 24th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Spartak de Txurdi's Asier Barrios got a free kick in the 25th minute. In the 25th minute of the match Valeriy Gribin sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Xesus Jurado skillfully saved the ball. Xesus Jurado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valeriy Gribin in the 27th minute of the match. 31 minutes into the game, Arsenal F.C.'s Valeriy Chirkov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Xesus Jurado made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Osoro Amorebieta struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Pavel Chabanov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Spartak de Txurdi. Pavel Chabanov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from George Beloki in the 47th minute of the match.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and George Beloki made a kick off. The Spartak de Txurdi fans' excitement grew in the 51st match minute when Spartak de Txurdi's Osoro Amorebieta looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Pavel Chabanov didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Osoro Amorebieta went, in the 54th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. The audience thought a goal was coming when Arkadiy Svetlov got free with Xesus Jurado in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Silvino Ribas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Macedonio Sainz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Silvino Ribas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pavel Chabanov having to interfere. Osoro Amorebieta scored 3-2 in the 77th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Pavel Chabanov, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. George Beloki charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed George Beloki the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 82 minutes into the game, George Beloki cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-2. Pavel Chabanov was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of Arsenal F.C. booed when Spartak de Txurdi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. George Beloki didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Arsenal F.C. getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Valeriy Gribin hit a great ball. Spartak de Txurdi's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.