U18 World League

Stade de la Mosson
Spectators: 7504 (Terracing: 5629, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) Roger Klemensson made the kick off and thus started the match. After a defensive mix-up in Samurai's zone, Eusebio Perico stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fredrik Bennet came out of the goal and Eusebio Perico tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ruperto Emesto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Fredrik Bennet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 9 minutes into the match, Samurai's goal looked a bit too open when Ruperto Emesto came free, but Fredrik Bennet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 15th minute, Samurai's Elliott Bennet dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. The supporters of Candelaria FC booed when Samurai was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elliott Bennet didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Ruperto Emesto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Samurai's Elliott Bennet got a free kick in the 27th minute. When Henry Åkerström fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Samurai's protests and gave Henry Åkerström a yellow card for diving instead. If Eusebio Perico had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 33rd minute, Roger Klemensson 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. Fernan Ibon stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Elliott Bennet's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. Elliott Bennet received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Fernan Ibon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Candelaria FC's Ruperto Emesto got a free kick in the 40th minute. Fredrik Bennet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eusebio Perico, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. Elliott Bennet kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. The supporters of Candelaria FC booed when Samurai was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roger Klemensson didn't get a good kick on the ball. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ruperto Emesto was the one to do the kick off. Ruperto Emesto kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Eusebio Perico received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Fredrik Bennet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roger Klemensson in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fernan Ibon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Samurai getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Elliott Bennet hit a great ball. In the 70th minute Ruperto Emesto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fredrik Bennet saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Roger Klemensson charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Roger Klemensson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Roger Klemensson kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. When Candelaria FC's Eusebio Perico in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Samurai's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Roger Klemensson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Samurai's supporters rose to their feet, but Roger Klemensson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fernan Ibon breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Samurai booed when Candelaria FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carmelo Cordario didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 77th minute, Roger Kalfhage 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. After 79 played minutes Candelaria FC got a freekick which was hit by Roman Barros. In the 81st minute, Elliott Bennet ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Fernan Ibon was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Candelaria FC's Fernan Ibon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elliott Bennet in the 85th minute of play. After 91 played minutes Samurai got a freekick which was hit by Elliott Bennet. Carmelo Cordario lost his temper 93 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The supporters of Samurai booed when Candelaria FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carmelo Cordario didn't get a good kick on the ball. 97 minutes into the match, Candelaria FC's goal looked a bit too open when Roger Klemensson came free, but Fernan Ibon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Samurai's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.