U18 World League

Diadema
Spectators: 7491 (Terracing: 5619, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Nemesio Emeterio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without William Troisi having to interfere. Luisito Raebert recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 8th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 11 minutes, Nemesio Emeterio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sacando del Medio's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nemesio Emeterio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 13th minute, Stephan Duca hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Luisito Raebert during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 16 played minutes Sacando del Medio got a freekick which was hit by Luisito Raebert. Abelardo Barrionuevo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nemesio Emeterio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 27th match minute, Meerkats FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Timothy De Battista to maneuver through the defense. Nemesio Emeterio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Meerkats FC's Timothy De Battista got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Luisito Raebert, 34 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. When Nemesio Emeterio fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sacando del Medio's protests and gave Nemesio Emeterio a yellow card for diving instead. In the 42nd minute, Nemesio Emeterio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Antoine Miggiani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Luisito Raebert was the one to do the kick off. In the 50th match minute, Sacando del Medio was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roberto Donostia to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 59 minutes, Alfred Pavia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Meerkats FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alfred Pavia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Fabio Rapa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Antoine Miggiani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. William Troisi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Luisito Raebert's shot from short distance in the 69th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Meerkats FC's zone, Prudencio Oihan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. William Troisi came out of the goal and Prudencio Oihan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fabio Rapa received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Fabricio Torres came out and tried to block the shot, but Fabio Rapa slotted it home off the left post making it 0-1 in the 83rd minute. Meerkats FC's William Troisi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luisito Raebert in the 88th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Luisito Raebert in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg William Troisi saved Meerkats FC from getting behind. Nemesio Emeterio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. William Troisi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Meerkats FC played a much better game than Sacando del Medio and deserved their victory. The Sacando del Medio players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.