U18 World League

De kikkerkazerne
Spectators: 7492 (Terracing: 5620, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Anacleto Cisco kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd match minute, Kickers United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edgard Raymaekers to maneuver through the defense. Jannic Van Cruchten hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Anacleto Cisco scored 0-1 in the 10th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Emmanuel Meersman, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 13 minutes into the match, Anacleto Cisco had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Emmanuel Meersman. Kickers United's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Anacleto Cisco was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Amadeo Florin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emmanuel Meersman read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. In the 30th minute, Maxime Uytterhaegen 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anacleto Cisco in the 34th minute of play forced Kickers United's goalkeeper Emmanuel Meersman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jannic Van Cruchten in the 38th minute of play forced Copérnico F.C.'s goalkeeper Mauro Napier to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Stanny Helssens fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Kickers United's protests and gave Stanny Helssens a yellow card for diving instead. Stanny Helssens hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Mauro Napier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stanny Helssens, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Stanny Helssens stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Stanny Helssens struck a weak shot in the 52nd minute. Mauro Napier didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kickers United. Amadeo Florin hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Stanny Helssens's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mauro Napier was relentless in the 56th minute of the game. Copérnico F.C.'s Mauro Napier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jannic Van Cruchten in the 57th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 59 minutes, Anacleto Cisco took a quick shot and it went in 0-4 without a chance for Emmanuel Meersman to make any attempt to save it. 62 minutes into the game, Edgardo Urbasa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Copérnico F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kickers United the free kick. After 62 played minutes Copérnico F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Edgardo Urbasa. Emmanuel Meersman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anacleto Cisco in the 66th minute of play. 69 minutes into the match, Jannic Van Cruchten notched a goal, 1-4, to the right of Copérnico F.C.'s Mauro Napier. Mauro Napier was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Jannic Van Cruchten sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Anacleto Cisco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Emmanuel Meersman made a huge save. When Kickers United's Stanny Helssens in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Copérnico F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Mauro Napier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jannic Van Cruchten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 84th minute, Stanny Helssens made a precise shot to the right of Mauro Napier. Copérnico F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-4. After 91 minutes of play, Copérnico F.C.'s Conrado Kimetz made it 2-5 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Emmanuel Meersman was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 94 played minutes Copérnico F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Conrado Kimetz. Conrado Kimetz might have been able to make a better finish in the 96th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Emmanuel Meersman. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Conrado Kimetz ran back to his position shaking his head. After a defensive mix-up in Kickers United's zone, Anacleto Cisco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emmanuel Meersman came out of the goal and Anacleto Cisco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.