U18 World League

Víctor Ugarte
Spectators: 7693 (Terracing: 5771, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Leoncio Abadia took the kick off in the first half of the match. Jules Bernardts showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leoncio Abadia, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leoncio Abadia in the 7th minute of play forced Twelve Ravens's goalkeeper Jules Bernardts to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 9th minute, Nacional Potosí's Leoncio Abadia dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Twelve Ravens's defense didn't have a chance, in the 12th minute, when Leoncio Abadia scored to the left of an out of position Jules Bernardts, making the score, 2-0. With a little luck, Twelve Ravens's Jules Bernardts got control of the ball when Lastur Abarca tried to sneak it across the goal line. With an all-out effort, Nacional Potosí's Jules Bernardts threw himself towards the right post 21 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Leoncio Abadia, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Jules Bernardts made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Lastur Abarca sent off a good shot on target. Twelve Ravens's defense didn't have a chance, in the 27th minute, when Lekubegi Abaurre scored to the left of an out of position Jules Bernardts, making the score, 3-0. Leoncio Abadia scored 4-0 in the 30th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jules Bernardts, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 34th minute Leoncio Abadia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jules Bernardts saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jules Bernardts was out of position in the 37 minute of play, and Leoncio Abadia capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Leoncio Abadia really showed his touch with that goal: 5-0. In the 43rd minute of the match, Zoilo Abadie got a very nice opportunity to score, but Jules Bernardts was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. With a little luck, Twelve Ravens's Jules Bernardts got control of the ball when Lastur Abarca tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Nacional Potosí getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Leoncio Abadia hit a great ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 5-0 at half-time.

When Zxavian Abel fell near the penalty area in the 51st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nacional Potosí's protests and gave Zxavian Abel a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Twelve Ravens booed when Nacional Potosí was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zxavian Abel didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 53 minutes, Jeremy Godts managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Twelve Ravens's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jeremy Godts was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jeremy Godts hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. In the 68th minute Leoncio Abadia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jules Bernardts saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zoilo Abadie took the ball and in the 70 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jules Bernardts. Jules Bernardts dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 6-0. In the 74th minute Leoncio Abadia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jules Bernardts saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jules Bernardts made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leoncio Abadia in the 76th minute of play. Leoncio Abadia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 82 played minutes Twelve Ravens got a freekick which was hit by Jeremy Godts. 85 minutes into the match, Twelve Ravens's goal looked a bit too open when Jaunzuria Abarca came free, but Jules Bernardts reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leoncio Abadia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Twelve Ravens's Jules Bernardts played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leoncio Abadia in the 92nd minute of play. Jules Bernardts came out of the goal in the 94th minute to try and stop a shot by Nacional Potosí's Leoncio Abadia. But to his dismay, Leoncio Abadia quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 7-0. When the referee ended the match the Nacional Potosí players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.