U18 World League

Estadio Red Proud
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) KFC Uerdingen 05's Sebald Gillesen started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robert Strerath in the 14th minute of play forced Red Proud FC's goalkeeper Santiago Azevedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Júlio Pais hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sebald Gillesen during the 22nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Sebald Gillesen hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Júlio Pais struck a weak shot in the 25th minute. Ante Buchberger didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Red Proud FC. Flávio Vasconcelos kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. In the 36th minute, Edgar Rau made a precise shot to the right of Santiago Azevedo. Red Proud FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. The supporters of Red Proud FC booed when KFC Uerdingen 05 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kai Laakmann didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ademar Ferreira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ante Buchberger having to interfere. After 46 played minutes KFC Uerdingen 05 got a freekick which was hit by Hartwig Kirsch. After the first half KFC Uerdingen 05 were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ademar Ferreira was the one to do the kick off. Ante Buchberger showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ademar Ferreira in the 52nd minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sebastian Szymanski during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Antero Jordão sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ademar Ferreira in the 62nd minute of play forced KFC Uerdingen 05's goalkeeper Ante Buchberger to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 65 minutes into the match, Red Proud FC's goal looked a bit too open when Sebald Gillesen came free, but Santiago Azevedo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aloísio Figueiras lost his temper 65 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Santiago Azevedo acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 67th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Ellis Jakob. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hartwig Kirsch during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 74th minute, Hartwig Kirsch hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 80 played minutes KFC Uerdingen 05 got a freekick which was hit by Gerlach Rogatty. When Hartwig Kirsch was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 82 minutes had been played. In the 83rd match minute, KFC Uerdingen 05 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hartwig Kirsch to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Robert Strerath during the 88th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 88 played minutes KFC Uerdingen 05 got a freekick which was hit by Robert Strerath. In the 93rd minute the ball was on its way in behind KFC Uerdingen 05's goalkeeper Ante Buchberger, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. KFC Uerdingen 05 were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over Red Proud FC's much stronger midfield.