U18 World League

Rotonde Stadium
Spectators: 7994 (Terracing: 5997, Seating: 1838, VIP seats: 159) JK Kurevere's Gerd Saareoja started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gerd Saareoja in the 10th minute of play forced Les 3 Quilles FC's goalkeeper Enzo Legoff to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 15 played minutes JK Kurevere got a freekick which was hit by Ivar Meri. Ago Leks was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 19 minutes into the match. In the 19th minute, one of JK Kurevere:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for JK Kurevere. 29 minutes into the match, Gameiro Reis dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Hugo Vanaliin, 1-0. Jérémy Coat sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 40 played minutes Les 3 Quilles FC got a freekick which was hit by Anthony Verbrugghe. Enzo Legoff took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Voldemar Allikmäe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gameiro Reis made a kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Clément Le Boucher during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 54 played minutes JK Kurevere got a freekick which was hit by Albert Reiljan. Hugo Vanaliin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jérémy Coat in the 55th minute of play. After 56 played minutes JK Kurevere got a freekick which was hit by Jaanek Vall. If Jérémy Coat had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 62 played minutes JK Kurevere got a freekick which was hit by Ivar Meri. Antonin Lardon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Hugo Vanaliin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 67th minute, Grégory Pause managed to get in a good position for a shot. Les 3 Quilles FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Grégory Pause was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hugo Vanaliin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 69th minute, Voldemar Allikmäe hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jérémy Coat sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Hugo Vanaliin came out of the goal in the 73rd minute to try and stop a shot by Les 3 Quilles FC's Gameiro Reis. But to his dismay, Gameiro Reis quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. When Gameiro Reis came up free with the goalie in the 80th minute, the Les 3 Quilles FC 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 Gameiro Reis couldn't finish the play. Jérémy Coat scored 3-0 in the 83rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Hugo Vanaliin, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 87th minute the ball was on its way in behind JK Kurevere's goalkeeper Hugo Vanaliin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Antonin Lardon in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hugo Vanaliin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Hugo Vanaliin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jérémy Coat, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. After a rather tough play, Les 3 Quilles FC's Martial Bouvard got a free kick in the 91st minute. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Les 3 Quilles FC had played much better football throughout.