U18 World League

Estadio Nagano
Spectators: 7659 (Terracing: 5746, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jairo Villavedon kicked off to start the match. In the 5th minute, Valencia Betances hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. NAGANO F.C's Jairón Carradelo got a good chance for a goal in the 7th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 11th match minute, NAGANO F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bagui Orosco to maneuver through the defense. In the 12th minute of the match Gruyo Boevski sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Danilo Cuyar skillfully saved the ball. 15 minutes into the match, ПФК Миньор Раднево's goal looked a bit too open when Jairo Villavedon came free, but Niki Betov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Niki Betov made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jairo Villavedon in the 17th minute. Velislav Stanoychev scored 0-1 in the 23rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Danilo Cuyar, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. If Lulcho Geshanov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Niki Betov was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Mario Borniquell showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 34 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mario Borniquell in the 38th minute of play forced ПФК Миньор Раднево's goalkeeper Niki Betov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 44 minutes into the match, NAGANO F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Lulcho Geshanov came free, but Danilo Cuyar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lulcho Geshanov was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaime Roig in the 52nd minute of play forced ПФК Миньор Раднево's goalkeeper Niki Betov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jairo Villavedon 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. Niki Betov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jaime Roig in the 65th minute of the match. Mario Borniquell spun around in front of the goal 68 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of ПФК Миньор Раднево's goal. 71 minutes into the match, NAGANO F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Marko Dzhangozov came free, but Danilo Cuyar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jaime Roig kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Castillo Bretal kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Danilo Cuyar made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Lulcho Geshanov sent off a good shot on target. 90 minutes into the match, ПФК Миньор Раднево's goal looked a bit too open when Jairo Villavedon came free, but Niki Betov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Niki Betov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaime Roig in the 93rd minute of play. Niki Betov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ysidro Creus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The ПФК Миньор Раднево players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.