U18 World League

EL GRAN HULK STADIUM
Spectators: 7677 (Terracing: 5758, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) 3 minutes into the game, one of E L C O K O F C ® E V G ®:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Marvin Maertens placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Oliviero Vados showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Éloi Artus, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Perutxo Diego in the 27th minute of play forced klide13's goalkeeper Mourad Almeras to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 32nd minute Perutxo Diego shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mourad Almeras saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Through an outstanding action, after 36 minutes, Mourad Almeras successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. When E L C O K O F C ® E V G ®'s Perutxo Diego in the 43rd minute got a chance for a shot 43rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye klide13's goalie prevented a goal. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

In the 58th match minute, E L C O K O F C ® E V G ® was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antonio Entrala to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rubio Echaitia during the 60th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 60 played minutes E L C O K O F C ® E V G ® got a freekick which was hit by Rubio Echaitia. In the 64th minute, Rubio Echaitia 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. In the 69th minute E L C O K O F C ® E V G ® were awarded a corner. Antonio Entrala went to the cornerflag to take it. 72 minutes into the match, klide13's goal looked a bit too open when Perutxo Diego came free, but Mourad Almeras reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 74 minutes, Philippe Gimbert mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the klide13 and the E L C O K O F C ® E V G ® players grew even worse after the yellow card. Philippe Gimbert kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Mourad Almeras showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rubio Echaitia, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Perutxo Diego in the 79th minute of play forced klide13's goalkeeper Mourad Almeras to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 82 minutes into the game, Marcos Sagastia cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Mourad Almeras was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 90 played minutes E L C O K O F C ® E V G ® got a freekick which was hit by Perutxo Diego. After having played for 93 minutes, Rubio Echaitia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. E L C O K O F C ® E V G ®'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Rubio Echaitia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 94th minute, Tanguy Baronnet hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.