U18 World League

Pannerden Stadion
Spectators: 7528 (Terracing: 5647, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Kees de Visscher kicked off to start the match. 4 minutes into the game, Kees de Visscher recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Rafel Llama. Kees de Visscher showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Serapio Falces in the 13th minute of play forced Springplank FC's goalkeeper Patrick Pronk to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15th match minute, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lluc Cribell to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 18 minutes, Edwin Huisingh managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Springplank FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edwin Huisingh was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Patrick Pronk took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Perutxo Arandia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 25th minute Lluc Cribell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Patrick Pronk saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Patrick Pronk took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sotil Sanjuan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kees de Visscher in the 27th minute of play forced JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalkeeper Rafel Llama to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Patrick Pronk showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Serapio Falces, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC were awarded a corner in the 37th minute after Springplank FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Sotil Sanjuan took the corner. The corner ended in Sotil Sanjuan almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Springplank FC's Patrick Pronk did a great save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teodor Urbilla in the 38th minute of play forced Springplank FC's goalkeeper Patrick Pronk to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Patrick Pronk took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pavel Nedvěd, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Quinito Merodio in the 43rd minute of play forced Springplank FC's goalkeeper Patrick Pronk to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's zone, Kees de Visscher stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rafel Llama came out of the goal and Kees de Visscher tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Patrick Pronk showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Serapio Falces, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Teodor Urbilla made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Serapio Falces hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Ruud Blaauwgeers managed to get in a good position for a shot. Springplank FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ruud Blaauwgeers was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rafel Llama breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a little luck, Springplank FC's Patrick Pronk got control of the ball when Teodor Urbilla tried to sneak it across the goal line. Springplank FC's Patrick Pronk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Serapio Falces in the 57th minute of play. Lluc Cribell came free with the goalkeeper in the 59th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Patrick Pronk could save by the left post. Patrick Pronk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Teodor Urbilla in the 61st minute of the match. Rafel Llama made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ruud Blaauwgeers in the 63rd minute of play. In the 64th minute Kees de Visscher shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rafel Llama saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Patrick Pronk didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Teodor Urbilla went, in the 74th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. After 79 minutes, Kees de Visscher mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Springplank FC and the JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Springplank FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 81st minute, when Serapio Falces scored to the left of an out of position Patrick Pronk, making the score, 1-2. Lluc Cribell hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. In the 89th minute, Kees de Visscher 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. 93 minutes into the match, Springplank FC's goal looked a bit too open when Perutxo Arandia came free, but Patrick Pronk reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 96 minutes into the game, Sotil Sanjuan recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Patrick Pronk. Sotil Sanjuan showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. The Springplank FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.