U18 World League

The Common
Spectators: 7636 (Terracing: 5728, Seating: 1756, VIP seats: 152) Alexandre Marrodan was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Chip Preece showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 3 minute of play. With a little luck, Manuel Rodríguez 1186's Alexandre Marrodan got control of the ball when Frank Fowler tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 10th minute CJ Trusswell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alexandre Marrodan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pierre Whittingham blasted a shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alexandre Marrodan having to make a save. Pierre Whittingham could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 16th minute of the match, but Alexandre Marrodan made a huge save. Pat Corby kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. A collision led to Clapham Comets F.C. getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Damien Allwright hit a great ball. In the 28th match minute, Manuel Rodríguez 1186 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miguel Ángel Luque to maneuver through the defense. In the 29th minute, Chip Preece 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 31 minutes of play, Clapham Comets F.C.'s Chip Preece made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Alexandre Marrodan was left in no man's land by his defense there! Alexandre Marrodan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frank Fowler, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 38 minutes into the match, Manuel Rodríguez 1186's goal looked a bit too open when Chip Preece came free, but Alexandre Marrodan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 38 minutes into the game, Chip Preece recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Alexandre Marrodan. Chip Preece showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. Alexandre Marrodan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Frank Fowler in the 42nd minute of the match. The supporters of Clapham Comets F.C. booed when Manuel Rodríguez 1186 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nastasio Faez didn't get a good kick on the ball. 44 minutes into the match, Manuel Rodríguez 1186's goalkeeper Alexandre Marrodan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Chip Preece. Alexandre Marrodan was out of position in the 46 minute of play, and Frank Fowler capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Frank Fowler really showed his touch with that goal: 4-0. Af the end of the first half the score was 4-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nastasio Faez was the one to do the kick off. Clapham Comets F.C.'s Sebastian Cross proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 51st minute of the match, managed to save Clapham Comets F.C. from getting a goal against them. After 52 played minutes Clapham Comets F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Richie Horner. When Ruperto Yavar fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manuel Rodríguez 1186's protests and gave Ruperto Yavar a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Clapham Comets F.C. booed when Manuel Rodríguez 1186 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ruperto Yavar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alexandre Marrodan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frank Fowler in the 58th minute of play. The referee felt a red card was in order, 58 minutes into the game, when Ruperto Yavar put in a rough tackle. After 58 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Manuel Rodríguez 1186! Alexandre Marrodan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from CJ Trusswell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match clock showed 68 minutes, the score became 6-0 when Chip Preece sped through Manuel Rodríguez 1186's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Alexandre Marrodan. In the 71st minute, Frank Fowler ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alexandre Marrodan was frozen by the shot and now it was 7-0. Nastasio Faez kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nastasio Faez got free with Sebastian Cross in the 76th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alexandre Marrodan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frank Fowler in the 80th minute of play. When CJ Trusswell fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Clapham Comets F.C.'s protests and gave CJ Trusswell a yellow card for diving instead. CJ Trusswell hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. After 86 played minutes Clapham Comets F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Pierre Whittingham. In the 93rd minute, Barney Bzeu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alexandre Marrodan was frozen by the shot and now it was 8-0. Clapham Comets F.C. walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.