U18 World League

El Monumental
Spectators: 7542 (Terracing: 5658, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Angelo Nazario took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 6 minutes, Ubaldo Pasqual mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rivermania FC and the Kjønstad BF players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 6th match minute, Rivermania FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ubaldo Pasqual to maneuver through the defense. Arturo Sengrat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andreas Leite, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arturo Sengrat showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andreas Leite in the 24th minute of the match. 27 minutes into the match, Rivermania FC's goal looked a bit too open when Arnstein Skogsrud came free, but Arturo Sengrat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Godfredo Oriche hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. In the 29th minute of the match Jon Fischer shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Arturo Sengrat showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Rivermania FC's Angelo Salbatore got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 32nd match minute, Rivermania FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Angelo Nazario to maneuver through the defense. After 33 played minutes, Kjønstad BF's Arild Østensen shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Arturo Sengrat came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Kjønstad BF reached it. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Angelo Salbatore in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Stig-Inge Nordmark saved Kjønstad BF from getting behind. The nice shot from Angelo Nazario in the 36thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Stig-Inge Nordmark had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. Stig-Inge Nordmark made an important save on a dangerous shot by Angelo Nazario in the 37th minute. Cristo Astrada kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. 40 minutes into the match, Kjønstad BF's Anton Rossebø sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Arturo Sengrat narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 40 minutes into the game, Kjønstad BF's Anton Rossebø nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arturo Sengrat made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The wind increased when Arnstein Skogsrud made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arnstein Skogsrud in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arturo Sengrat prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 56 minutes into the match, Rivermania FC's goal looked a bit too open when Andreas Leite came free, but Arturo Sengrat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 59th match minute, Rivermania FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lorenzo Sazon to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Kjønstad BF getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Andreas Leite hit a great ball. 62 minutes into the match, Kjønstad BF's goal looked a bit too open when Angelo Nazario came free, but Stig-Inge Nordmark reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Ubaldo Pasqual had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Angelo Nazario sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Angelo Nazario's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Stig-Inge Nordmark was relentless in the 67th minute of the game. The supporters of Rivermania FC booed when Kjønstad BF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Philip Sjøberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Kjønstad BF's zone, Ubaldo Pasqual stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Stig-Inge Nordmark came out of the goal and Ubaldo Pasqual tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Angelo Salbatore struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Stig-Inge Nordmark didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rivermania FC. Andreas Leite could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Arturo Sengrat made a huge save. Rivermania FC's Arturo Sengrat played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Philip Sjøberg in the 79th minute of play. The supporters of Kjønstad BF booed when Rivermania FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ubaldo Pasqual didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Kjønstad BF booed when Rivermania FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelo Salbatore didn't get a good kick on the ball. 91 minutes into the match, Kjønstad BF's goal looked a bit too open when Angelo Nazario came free, but Stig-Inge Nordmark reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 94 minutes, Bastian Westberg mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Kjønstad BF and the Rivermania FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Kjønstad BF's Bastian Westberg got a free kick in the 95th minute. Kjønstad BF's Stig-Inge Nordmark played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Angelo Salbatore in the 96th minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Kjønstad BF had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.