U18 World League

Arena Bruno Marco
Spectators: 7993 (Terracing: 5996, Seating: 1838, VIP seats: 159) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Abel Espejo started the match with the kick off. 6 minutes into the game, Abel Espejo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Barrio Norte FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Trixande Fåglar BK the free kick. The supporters of Trixande Fåglar BK booed when Barrio Norte FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abel Espejo didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Barrio Norte FC getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Odón Gurruchaga hit a great ball. In the 13th minute, Barrio Norte FC's Telo Pongó ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Arvid Jansson. Arvid Jansson yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Manfred Danielsson made in the 16th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Stefan Hultin immediately put the ball in play. After 17 minutes, Jonas Åström mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Trixande Fåglar BK and the Barrio Norte FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind Trixande Fåglar BK's goalkeeper Arvid Jansson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Dan Rönn received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Gaspar Babul tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice moves Telo Pongó could shoot a difficult shot in the 22nd minute, which Arvid Jansson however easily saved by the left post. Jonas Åström was shown his second yellow card after 24 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th minute, Moncho De la Sotta managed to get in a good position for a shot. Barrio Norte FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Moncho De la Sotta was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arvid Jansson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Trixande Fåglar BK's defense didn't have a chance, in the 28th minute, when Telo Pongó scored to the left of an out of position Arvid Jansson, making the score, 2-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Telo Pongó managed to get in a good position for a shot. Barrio Norte FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Telo Pongó was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arvid Jansson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Trixande Fåglar BK's Ove Ferm got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Arvid Jansson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abel Espejo, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Telo Pongó in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arvid Jansson saved Trixande Fåglar BK from getting behind. 47 minutes into the match, Telo Pongó dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Arvid Jansson, 3-0.

The wind increased when Peder Karlberg made the kick off in the second half. When Telo Pongó fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Barrio Norte FC's protests and gave Telo Pongó a yellow card for diving instead. In the 53rd match minute, Barrio Norte FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Telo Pongó to maneuver through the defense. Arvid Jansson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Telo Pongó, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 59th match minute, Barrio Norte FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abel Espejo to maneuver through the defense. 68 minutes into the game, Barrio Norte FC's Telo Pongó nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arvid Jansson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-0. Trixande Fåglar BK's Tommy Skoglund was substituted for Manfred Danielsson. A collision led to Barrio Norte FC getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Moncho De la Sotta hit a great ball. After 91 played minutes Trixande Fåglar BK got a freekick which was hit by Ivar Ekrot. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Telo Pongó managed to get in a good position for a shot. Barrio Norte FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Telo Pongó was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arvid Jansson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 95th minute, Eufemio Carmona hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Barrio Norte FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Trixande Fåglar BK for a fine match.