U18 World League

Dnipro-Arena
Spectators: 7605 (Terracing: 5705, Seating: 1749, VIP seats: 151) The audience was convinced that Argider Lara's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Artem Gordya was relentless in the 8th minute of the game. The supporters of FC Vershina ESPN booed when Fesport FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valentín Roman didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Argider Lara's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Artem Gordya was relentless in the 17th minute of the game. Argider Lara struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Artem Gordya didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fesport FC. After some careless play in the FC Vershina ESPN defense, Juan Verdeja kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Artem Gordya. The FC Vershina ESPN fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Artem Gordya should have stopped the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Argider Lara in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Artem Gordya saved FC Vershina ESPN from getting behind. Danylo Polyovyi hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. After having played for 34 minutes, Jon Fonticoba managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Fesport FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jon Fonticoba was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Artem Gordya showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jon Fonticoba in the 39th minute of the match. After 40 played minutes Fesport FC got a freekick which was hit by Feliu Viejo. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ivan Lysytsjkyi stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 57 minutes into the match, Argider Lara dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Artem Gordya, 0-3. In the 60thth minute of the game Argider Lara who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Vershina ESPN's Artem Gordya was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Artem Gordya took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Argider Lara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Manu Sevilla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivan Lysytsjkyi, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. In the 86th minute, Argider Lara ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Artem Gordya was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-4. Jakes Jurado's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Artem Gordya read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 91st minute of play. Ivan Lysytsjkyi's late challenge caught a Fesport FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ivan Lysytsjkyi helped the player get up and apologised. In the 93rd minute, Argider Lara got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 96 minutes, Volodymyr Beletskyi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Vershina ESPN and the Fesport FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The Fesport FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.