U18 World League

MDQ Raptors Arena
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Dove Roig got the match started through his kick off. After 4 played minutes Herblay got a freekick which was hit by Redouane Caffier. MDQ Raptors FC's Mario Raymundo couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 4th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Herblay. Godofredo Isaio scored 1-0 in the 6th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Norbert Domenech, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 10 minutes into the match, MDQ Raptors FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lucien Decottignies came free, but Eriberto Ongile reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 16 minutes of play, Herblay's Jean-Charles Gauche made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Eriberto Ongile was left in no man's land by his defense there! After having played for 19 minutes, Jean-Charles Gauche managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Herblay's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jean-Charles Gauche was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dove Roig received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Eriberto Ongile tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lucien Decottignies in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eriberto Ongile saved MDQ Raptors FC from getting behind. Gildas Montaut sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ivan Sandalio's late challenge caught a Herblay's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ivan Sandalio helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, MDQ Raptors FC's Ivan Sandalio got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Lucien Decottignies might have been able to make a better finish in the 43rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Eriberto Ongile. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lucien Decottignies ran back to his position shaking his head. Rigoberto Norino could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Norbert Domenech made a huge save. With 47 minutes on the clock, Jonathan Samuel commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 48th match minute, Herblay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonathan Samuel to maneuver through the defense.

In the 53rd minute Jean-Charles Gauche shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eriberto Ongile saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpected shot in the 56th minute by Dove Roig got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. The supporters of Herblay booed when MDQ Raptors FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Casimiro Sustrai didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, MDQ Raptors FC's Sergio Guifre got a free kick in the 64th minute. 67 minutes into the match, Herblay's goal looked a bit too open when Godofredo Isaio came free, but Norbert Domenech reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 70th match minute, Herblay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mathieu Bouziane to maneuver through the defense. Herblay's Jean-Charles Gauche got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Gildas Montaut kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. After 85 minutes, Evelio Cordarryl mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the MDQ Raptors FC and the Herblay players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to MDQ Raptors FC getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Evelio Cordarryl hit a great ball. When MDQ Raptors FC's Rigoberto Norino in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Herblay's goalie prevented a goal. Jean-Charles Gauche could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Eriberto Ongile made a huge save. MDQ Raptors FC's Eriberto Ongile proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 93rd minute of the match, managed to save MDQ Raptors FC from getting a goal against them. After 93 played minutes MDQ Raptors FC got a freekick which was hit by Mario Raymundo. The supporters of MDQ Raptors FC booed when Herblay was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gildas Montaut didn't get a good kick on the ball. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.