U18 World League

The Clapham Oval
Spectators: 7514 (Terracing: 5636, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ivan Bastia took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of Tierra del Fuego FC booed when Clapham Rovers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Glenn Osmond didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 7th minute, Shane Howden hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Glenn Osmond sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 14 minutes into the match, Tierra del Fuego FC's goalkeeper Angelo Leheren had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Freddy Blakewell. After 17 minutes of play, Clapham Rovers's Glenn Osmond made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Angelo Leheren was left in no man's land by his defense there! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ivan Bastia in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Conan Worth prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Clapham Rovers's Glenn Osmond got a free kick in the 28th minute. After 34 played minutes Tierra del Fuego FC got a freekick which was hit by Emiliano Adrio. In the 42nd minute, Sammy Pilgrim hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Freddy Blakewell to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd match minute, Clapham Rovers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Glenn Osmond to maneuver through the defense. Marty Child sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 67 minutes into the match, Clapham Rovers's goalkeeper Conan Worth had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Benito Mino. After a defensive mix-up in Clapham Rovers's zone, Benito Mino stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Conan Worth came out of the goal and Benito Mino tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Benito Mino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ivan Bastia hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Ivan Bastia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Conan Worth having to interfere. In the 87th minute, Sammy Pilgrim hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ivan Bastia in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Conan Worth prevented the ball from getting in the gole.