U18 World League

Muget Arena
Spectators: 7691 (Terracing: 5769, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Antonia Webb made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of Sport Lisboa e Benfica booed when Muget was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mugur Popescu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Antonia Webb sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sebastian Zogreanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Boniface Fulton in the 6th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Wilfred Fleming in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sebastian Zogreanu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 23 minutes, Wilfred Fleming managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's supporters crossed their fingers, but Wilfred Fleming was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Baptiste Beck blasted a shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sebastian Zogreanu having to make a save. Anton Coulombe kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. 37 minutes into the match, Sport Lisboa e Benfica's goal looked a bit too open when Mugur Popescu came free, but Irving Dennis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Georges Christopher got a free kick in the 41st minute. Mugur Popescu struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Irving Dennis didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Muget. After a rather tough play, Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Boniface Fulton got a free kick in the 44th minute. 1-0 became the score in the 46th minute when Mugur Popescu elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mugur Popescu to strike the kick off in the second half. After 54 played minutes Sport Lisboa e Benfica got a freekick which was hit by Georges Christopher. The supporters of Sport Lisboa e Benfica booed when Muget was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aurel Apopei didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sebastian Zogreanu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Antonia Webb in the 61st minute of the match. In the 64th match minute, Sport Lisboa e Benfica was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wilfred Fleming to maneuver through the defense. Baptiste Beck could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 67th minute of the match, but Sebastian Zogreanu made a huge save. Baptiste Beck in the 70thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Sebastian Zogreanu, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Isaac Madsen during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 72nd match minute, Sport Lisboa e Benfica was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isaac Madsen to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Boniface Fulton during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 73 played minutes Sport Lisboa e Benfica got a freekick which was hit by Boniface Fulton. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mugur Popescu in the 81st minute of play forced Sport Lisboa e Benfica's goalkeeper Irving Dennis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Costel Tăbăcaru was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Irving Dennis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mugur Popescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. The supporters of Muget booed when Sport Lisboa e Benfica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anton Coulombe didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because Muget had won, even though Sport Lisboa e Benfica had held more of the ball.