U21 World League

Roberto Benvido
Spectators: 7492 (Terracing: 5620, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Carlos Lidon kicked off to start the match. Nils Van De Wiele made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carlos Lidon in the 3rd minute. An unexpected shot in the 8th minute by Teodosio Aritza got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Gualterio Azibar charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gualterio Azibar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 9th match minute, La Vieja Guarida FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gualterio Azibar to maneuver through the defense. Zeledon Rolado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ricky Meijers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Henri Uyttebroeck kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Nils Van De Wiele made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carlos Lidon in the 12th minute. With splendid footwork Teodosio Aritza arrived in front of goal to shoot 1-0 by the left pole in the game's 20th minute. 2-0 became the score in the 26th minute when Carlos Lidon elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. The La Vieja Guarida FC fans' excitement grew in the 29th match minute when La Vieja Guarida FC's Carlos Lidon looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Zeledon Rolado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ricky Meijers in the 33rd minute of play. 35 minutes into the game, Teodosio Aritza lined in a short shot 4-0 behind a frustrated Nils Van De Wiele. In the 39th minute Teodosio Aritza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nils Van De Wiele saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 43 minutes into the match, Teodosio Aritza dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Nils Van De Wiele, 5-0. Jeoffrey Wiggers hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. 47 minutes into the match, VC zoetwater's goal looked a bit too open when Cleto Rodas came free, but Nils Van De Wiele reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

In the 57th minute Carlos Lidon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nils Van De Wiele saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 57 played minutes VC zoetwater got a freekick which was hit by Henri Uyttebroeck. The supporters of La Vieja Guarida FC booed when VC zoetwater was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ricky Meijers didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nils Van De Wiele took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlos Lidon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carlos Lidon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Zeledon Rolado made a fantastic save in the 72nd minute, when Ricky Meijers sent off a good shot on target. 77 minutes into the game, Teodosio Aritza cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 6-0. Nils Van De Wiele was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 81 minutes of play, La Vieja Guarida FC's Carlos Lidon made it 7-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Nils Van De Wiele was left in no man's land by his defense there! A collision led to VC zoetwater getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Ricky Meijers hit a great ball. La Vieja Guarida FC's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.