U18 World League

Keleler
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Yani Popisakov made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of VN Keleler booed when RAMBO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Urbasa Elberdin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Zabal Bucaran showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rostislav Mazakov in the 8th minute of the match. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind VN Keleler's goalkeeper Lyubcho Ruychev, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Grozdan Chapkúnov during the 9th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Belarmo Campelo hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. In the 16th minute, Godofredo Pacios hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 17th minute, Grozdan Chapkúnov fired a really elegant long shot, but Zabal Bucaran threw himself and managed to get hold of the ball just in front of the right post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rostislav Mazakov got free with Zabal Bucaran in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Mane Pobes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lyubcho Ruychev read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. With a little luck, RAMBO FC's Zabal Bucaran got control of the ball when Sergey Munev tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 25th minute of the match, Grozdan Chapkúnov tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Zabal Bucaran saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Zabal Bucaran showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Angel Vardarov in the 26th minute of the match. 27 minutes into the match, RAMBO FC's goalkeeper Zabal Bucaran had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rostislav Mazakov. In the 32nd minute, VN Keleler's Grozdan Chapkúnov dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Zabal Bucaran showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rostislav Mazakov in the 36th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Grozdan Chapkúnov in the 37th minute of play forced RAMBO FC's goalkeeper Zabal Bucaran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Belarmo Campelo in the 40th minute of play forced VN Keleler's goalkeeper Lyubcho Ruychev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, RAMBO FC's Zabal Bucaran got control of the ball when Yani Popisakov tried to sneak it across the goal line. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Mane Pobes stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Zabal Bucaran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sergey Munev, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. In the 59th match minute, RAMBO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Godofredo Pacios to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angel Vardarov in the 60th minute of play forced RAMBO FC's goalkeeper Zabal Bucaran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 63 minutes into the match, Yani Popisakov had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Zabal Bucaran. RAMBO FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Yani Popisakov was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. When the match had gone on for 67 minutes, Yani Popisakov put it in 4-0 from a short distance just to the right of Zabal Bucaran. Zabal Bucaran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sergey Munev, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. After 78 minutes of play, VN Keleler's Yani Popisakov made it 5-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Zabal Bucaran was left in no man's land by his defense there! 83 minutes into the match, RAMBO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rostislav Mazakov came free, but Zabal Bucaran reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Godofredo Pacios kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. Zabal Bucaran made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yani Popisakov in the 86th minute of play. 88 minutes into the game, VN Keleler's Rostislav Mazakov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zabal Bucaran made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 6-0. 92 minutes in the game Serafim Pekin did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Grozdan Chapkúnov. After having played for 94 minutes, Belarmo Campelo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. RAMBO FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Belarmo Campelo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. VN Keleler walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.