U18 World League

Ibarsusi Stadium
Spectators: 8125 (Terracing: 6095, Seating: 1869, VIP seats: 161) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ile Manojlovski made the kick off which started today's match. Robert Manevski was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 3rd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Bartolo Novo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Osoro Amorebieta in the 4th minute of play forced Red Bull Club's goalkeeper Robert Manevski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Spartak de Txurdi's Xesus Jurado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ile Manojlovski in the 11th minute of play. Robert Manevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Silvino Ribas, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. After 13 minutes, Marko Veljanovski mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Red Bull Club and the Spartak de Txurdi players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a defensive mix-up in Red Bull Club's zone, George Beloki stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Robert Manevski came out of the goal and George Beloki tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Robert Manevski didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 15th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. 18 minutes into the match, Red Bull Club's goal looked a bit too open when Osoro Amorebieta came free, but Robert Manevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marko Veljanovski kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. After 20 played minutes Red Bull Club got a freekick which was hit by Djordje Apostolov. A hard shot by Bartolo Novo from long distance, 21 minutes into the match, got Robert Manevski's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd minute, Bartolo Novo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Spartak de Txurdi's supporters rose to their feet, but Bartolo Novo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Robert Manevski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 24th minute, Spartak de Txurdi's George Beloki ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Robert Manevski. Robert Manevski yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Robert Manevski didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 30th minute, which inside left pole to 4-0. After 33 played minutes Spartak de Txurdi got a freekick which was hit by Macedonio Sainz. With an all-out effort, Spartak de Txurdi's Robert Manevski threw himself towards the right post 36 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Osoro Amorebieta, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 38 minutes into the game, Osoro Amorebieta cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-0. Robert Manevski was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Red Bull Club's Robert Manevski proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 42nd minute of the match, managed to save Red Bull Club from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, Red Bull Club's Atanas Živkov got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Osoro Amorebieta recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 5-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell George Beloki to make the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Osoro Amorebieta had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Robert Manevski. Red Bull Club's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Osoro Amorebieta was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ile Manojlovski in the 58th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Xesus Jurado saved Spartak de Txurdi from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ile Manojlovski in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Xesus Jurado prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 63rd minute, Jacques Solana 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. After a defensive mix-up in Red Bull Club's zone, Bartolo Novo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Robert Manevski came out of the goal and Bartolo Novo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Osoro Amorebieta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 70 minutes, Stefan Mirkovič mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Red Bull Club and the Spartak de Txurdi players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Spartak de Txurdi booed when Red Bull Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stefan Mirkovič didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 71 played minutes, Spartak de Txurdi's Asier Barrios shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Robert Manevski 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 Spartak de Txurdi reached it. Nace Bardhi kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Osoro Amorebieta in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Robert Manevski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Djordje Apostolov during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Red Bull Club getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Djordje Apostolov hit a great ball. Nace Bardhi kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Osoro Amorebieta during the 88th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 88th match minute, Spartak de Txurdi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Osoro Amorebieta to maneuver through the defense. After 92 played minutes Red Bull Club got a freekick which was hit by Djordje Apostolov. In the 93rd minute of the match, Bartolo Novo sent away a good long shot that could have become a goal, but Robert Manevski showed an example of his skillful tending and made the save just under the crossbar. George Beloki fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Robert Manevski having to interfere.