U21 World League

Stade J.SNELLA
Spectators: 7655 (Terracing: 5743, Seating: 1760, VIP seats: 152) In the 4th match minute, R.C. Marseille was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kevan Gouverneur to maneuver through the defense. In the 5th minute Edgardo Bertran shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Félicien Boucard saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 11th minute, Hector Didier hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 11th minute of the match Israel Jokin shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Félicien Boucard showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Alfonso Valentine stood somewhat misplaced when Mickael Pagias came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 23 minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Esteve Urbez in the 26th minute of play forced R.C. Marseille's goalkeeper Félicien Boucard to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of RED DEVIL booed when R.C. Marseille was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edgard Schaal didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 32nd match minute, RED DEVIL was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Javier Umea to maneuver through the defense. When Bruno Ernst fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored R.C. Marseille's protests and gave Bruno Ernst a yellow card for diving instead. 44 minutes into the game, R.C. Marseille's Bruno Ernst nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alfonso Valentine made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. With a little luck, RED DEVIL's Alfonso Valentine got control of the ball when Mickael Pagias tried to sneak it across the goal line.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bruno Ernst was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, R.C. Marseille's goalkeeper Félicien Boucard had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edgardo Bertran. Edgard Schaal kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. The supporters of R.C. Marseille booed when RED DEVIL was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Israel Jokin didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 57 played minutes RED DEVIL got a freekick which was hit by Israel Jokin. When Mickael Pagias fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored R.C. Marseille's protests and gave Mickael Pagias a yellow card for diving instead. In the 66th match minute, R.C. Marseille was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mickael Pagias to maneuver through the defense. 68 minutes into the game, RED DEVIL's Ciriaco Cayo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Félicien Boucard made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Alfonso Valentine showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mickael Pagias in the 73rd minute of the match. In the 78th minute, Bruno Ernst ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alfonso Valentine was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. 80 minutes into the match, R.C. Marseille's Mickael Pagias sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alfonso Valentine narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 87 minutes into the match, RED DEVIL's goal looked a bit too open when Patrice Arlot came free, but Alfonso Valentine reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eulalio Rafe in the 91st minute of play forced R.C. Marseille's goalkeeper Félicien Boucard to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. For all the effort they put into the match, the RED DEVIL players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for R.C. Marseille.