U18 World League

ESTADIO LIBERTADORES
Spectators: 7651 (Terracing: 5740, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) Glen Hawk started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 4th match minute, ManagerZone Academy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Omar Belarmo to maneuver through the defense. In the 7th minute of the match DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO got a corner. ManagerZone Academy's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Marquis Hawthorne ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Marquis Hawthorne almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but ManagerZone Academy's Teofilo Roldan did a great save. In the 11th minute, ManagerZone Academy's Rolando Fonda seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Rolando Fonda the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of ManagerZone Academy protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Rolando Fonda had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After 12 played minutes ManagerZone Academy got a freekick which was hit by Rolando Fonda. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's Marquis Hawthorne couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 13th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for ManagerZone Academy. In the 16th minute, DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's Glen Hawk dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. When the match had gone on for 18 minutes, Glen Hawk put it in 2-0 from a short distance just to the right of Teofilo Roldan. Glen Hawk scored 3-0 in the 23rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Teofilo Roldan, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's Caleb Strong played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mateo Arias in the 25th minute of play. With a little luck, ManagerZone Academy's Teofilo Roldan got control of the ball when Glen Hawk tried to sneak it across the goal line. Teofilo Roldan was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Tad Ezell showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 4-0 in the 35 minute of play. Tad Ezell received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Teofilo Roldan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Raimundo Gaufred was the one to do the kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Anacleto Senin during the 59th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, ManagerZone Academy's Anacleto Senin got a free kick in the 59th minute. Brendon Ramos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 60th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 67 minutes into the match, Glen Hawk had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Teofilo Roldan. ManagerZone Academy's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Glen Hawk was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-0. Teofilo Roldan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tad Ezell in the 80th minute of the match. Tad Ezell kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. After 83 played minutes DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO got a freekick which was hit by Spencer Powell. The supporters of ManagerZone Academy booed when DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Desmond Valenzuela didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO had won after a very even match.