U18 World League

Boothferry Park
Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Carl Atkins kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the game, Gregory Rawson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. The Tigers's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Branco FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, The Tigers's Gregory Rawson got a free kick in the 3rd minute. If Arnaldo Lehen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Shane Townsley lost his temper 9 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. 8 minutes into the game, one of The Tigers:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Franz Dunlop showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lázaro Michael in the 13th minute of the match. In the 15th minute, The Tigers's Gregory Rawson dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. Franz Dunlop showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lázaro Michael in the 18th minute of the match. Franz Dunlop took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saul Milian, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 24 minutes into the match, Lázaro Michael had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Franz Dunlop. The Tigers's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lázaro Michael was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. After 29 minutes of play, Branco FC's Lázaro Michael made it 1-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Franz Dunlop was left in no man's land by his defense there! Franz Dunlop took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lázaro Michael, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zane Jordoan got free with Celedonio Nataniel in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The corner ended in Gregory Rawson almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Branco FC's Celedonio Nataniel did a great save. Franz Dunlop showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lázaro Michael in the 42nd minute of the match. Cecilio Silbestre kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. After the first half Branco FC were leading 1-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lázaro Michael stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Lázaro Michael was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 51st minute. Branco FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Ian Farrell hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. In the 55th minute Frazer Heath shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Celedonio Nataniel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Arnaldo Lehen in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Franz Dunlop saved The Tigers from getting behind. When Ian Farrell fell near the penalty area in the 58th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored The Tigers's protests and gave Ian Farrell a yellow card for diving instead. After 58 played minutes The Tigers got a freekick which was hit by Ian Farrell. Saul Milian struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Franz Dunlop didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Branco FC. With a little luck, The Tigers's Franz Dunlop got control of the ball when Lázaro Michael tried to sneak it across the goal line. Arnaldo Lehen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Carl Atkins kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Franz Dunlop was a little too slow when Lázaro Michael got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 81st minute. The score was now 1-4. With a little luck, The Tigers's Franz Dunlop got control of the ball when Lázaro Michael tried to sneak it across the goal line. The Tigers's Zane Jordoan pulled a muscle in his leg after 90 minutes and couldn't finish the game. 91 minutes into the game, Godfredo Hermelando was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Branco FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Tigers the free kick. The Tigers's Iain Mudd was substituted for Zane Jordoan. Godfredo Hermelando hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Liam Clark sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 96th match minute, The Tigers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roger Barton to maneuver through the defense. The Branco 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.