U18 World League

Stamford Bridge
Spectators: 7569 (Terracing: 5678, Seating: 1740, VIP seats: 151) In the 3rd minute Constantino Bemabe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but John Paul Basham saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Ty Beavan fell near the penalty area in the 3rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Real Chelsea's protests and gave Ty Beavan a yellow card for diving instead. In the 3rd match minute, Real Chelsea was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ty Beavan to maneuver through the defense. 6 minutes into the game, Tristram Boyce recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Esteve Millano. Tristram Boyce showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Alijilán returns were awarded a corner in the 15th minute after Real Chelsea's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Angel Paez took the corner. An unexpectedly hard shot by Will Sawbridge in the 17th minute of play forced Alijilán returns's goalkeeper Esteve Millano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Real Chelsea's zone, Gustavo Bide stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. John Paul Basham came out of the goal and Gustavo Bide tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Real Chelsea's Tosh Hodges got a free kick in the 19th minute. Alijilán returns's Constantino Bemabe got a good chance for a goal in the 21st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 22nd minute, Gustavo Bide left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Alijilán returns fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. John Paul Basham showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustavo Bide, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Constantino Bemabe in the 28th minute of play forced Real Chelsea's goalkeeper John Paul Basham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. John Paul Basham made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Justino Monico in the 29th minute of play. 30 minutes into the match, Alijilán returns's Gustavo Bide sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that John Paul Basham narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Constantino Bemabe in the 32nd minute of play forced Real Chelsea's goalkeeper John Paul Basham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 33 minutes had been played when some careless play by Real Chelsea's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Angel Paez was slow to take the kick. During this time Alijilán returns's players had a chance to rest. Angel Paez made a great header on Alijilán returns's corner, it was just that Real Chelsea's John Paul Basham managed to reach the ball for a save. Justino Monico scored 1-3 in the 35th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of John Paul Basham, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. John Paul Basham showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Constantino Bemabe in the 37th minute of the match. After having played for 42 minutes, Angel Paez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Alijilán returns's supporters crossed their fingers, but Angel Paez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. John Paul Basham made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Constantino Bemabe in the 45th minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Constantino Bemabe to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Alijilán returns getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Iker Medina hit a great ball. A collision led to Alijilán returns getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Angel Leguizamón hit a great ball. Real Chelsea's John Paul Basham played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Constantino Bemabe in the 59th minute of play. After 62 minutes of play, Alijilán returns's Constantino Bemabe made it 1-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. John Paul Basham was left in no man's land by his defense there! 65 minutes into the match, Real Chelsea's goal looked a bit too open when Constantino Bemabe came free, but John Paul Basham reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Real Chelsea's defense didn't have a chance, in the 70th minute, when Constantino Bemabe scored to the left of an out of position John Paul Basham, making the score, 1-5. Justino Monico in the 74thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of John Paul Basham, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 77 minutes into the match, Alijilán returns's Angel Paez broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Real Chelsea's John Paul Basham played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Constantino Bemabe in the 84th minute of play. 88 minutes had been played when some careless play by Alijilán returns's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Will Sawbridge was slow to take the kick. During this time Real Chelsea's players had a chance to rest. A nice corner shot did that Will Sawbridge got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Esteve Millano quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. With a little luck, Real Chelsea's John Paul Basham got control of the ball when Constantino Bemabe tried to sneak it across the goal line. Will Sawbridge struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Esteve Millano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Real Chelsea. Alijilán returns's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.