U18 World League

Monumental de Valle
Spectators: 7591 (Terracing: 5694, Seating: 1746, VIP seats: 151) Valle Saron's Rey Villarragut started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When Valle Saron's Rey Villarragut in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Symba's goalie prevented a goal. Symba's defense didn't have a chance, in the 4th minute, when Elpidio Menendez scored to the left of an out of position Habib Zaalani, making the score, 1-0. In the 7th match minute, Valle Saron was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rey Villarragut to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Symba getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Chedli Habib Benfrej hit a great ball. Valle Saron's Rey Villarragut got a good chance for a goal in the 9th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With splendid footwork Rey Villarragut arrived in front of goal to shoot 2-0 by the left pole in the game's 11th minute. Zadornin Foronda fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Habib Zaalani having to interfere. Habib Zaalani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elpidio Menendez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 22nd minute Beila Usel suffered a foot injury and had to be helped off the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hassan Dahmani during the 22nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Valle Saron booed when Symba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hassan Dahmani didn't get a good kick on the ball. Habib Zaalani stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zadornin Foronda's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. In the 31stth minute of the game Chedli Habib Benfrej who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Valle Saron's Calvet Babia was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Zadornin Foronda fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Habib Zaalani having to interfere. Zadornin Foronda fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Habib Zaalani having to interfere. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Valle Saron's Zadornin Foronda in the 36th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Habib Zaalani was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Symba through an amazing save. Calvet Babia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chedli Habib Benfrej, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Chedli Habib Benfrej to strike the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the game, Marcelino Sarmanton was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Valle Saron's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Symba the free kick. Calvet Babia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chedli Habib Benfrej, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Elpidio Menendez struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Habib Zaalani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Valle Saron. Habib Zaalani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elpidio Menendez in the 63rd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Elpidio Menendez in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Habib Zaalani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Elpidio Menendez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Habib Zaalani tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Symba's zone, Zadornin Foronda stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Habib Zaalani came out of the goal and Zadornin Foronda tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Zadornin Foronda fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Habib Zaalani having to interfere. Habib Zaalani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elpidio Menendez in the 85th minute of the match. In the 91st minute, Joey Lugunez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 93 played minutes Valle Saron got a freekick which was hit by Elpidio Menendez. When the referee ended the match the Valle Saron players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.