U21 World League

Estadio Olavarria
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Severo Ado made the kick off which started today's match. After 2 played minutes Olavarria FC got a freekick which was hit by Robbin Meeus. Anier Matteo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 3rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Adam de Reyck. Olavarria FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 5th match minute, La France FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eric Adams to maneuver through the defense. Adam de Reyck took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severo Ado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of La France FC booed when Olavarria FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robbin Meeus didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 12th minute of the match Anier Matteo shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Adam de Reyck showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Eulalio Arnas hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. With an all-out effort, Olavarria FC's Emilio Galindo threw himself towards the right post 17 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Noel Moerman, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Adam de Reyck took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severo Ado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 20 minutes, Eric Adams managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. La France FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eric Adams was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Eric Adams hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Robbin Meeus charged in rather forcefully in the 27th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Robbin Meeus the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of La France FC booed when Olavarria FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robbin Meeus didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anier Matteo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 28th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Adam de Reyck. Olavarria FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 31st minute of the match Anier Matteo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Adam de Reyck skillfully saved the ball. Adam de Reyck came out of the goal in the 32nd minute to try and stop a shot by La France FC's Nicolas Ieltxu. But to his dismay, Nicolas Ieltxu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. After some careless play in the Olavarria FC defense, Severo Ado kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Adam de Reyck. The Olavarria FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Adam de Reyck should have stopped the shot. A collision led to Olavarria FC getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Noel Moerman hit a great ball. Robbin Meeus kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. La France FC's Anier Matteo got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 47 minutes of play, La France FC's Severo Ado made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Adam de Reyck was left in no man's land by his defense there!

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Harold Reynders was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Harold Reynders in the 54th minute of play forced La France FC's goalkeeper Emilio Galindo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 62 minutes into the game, Nicolas Ieltxu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Adam de Reyck. Nicolas Ieltxu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. After having played for 66 minutes, Severo Ado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. La France FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Severo Ado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 68 minutes into the match, La France FC's goal looked a bit too open when Harold Reynders came free, but Emilio Galindo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 74th minute of the game Thommy Vandeput made a throw-in which Herald Dujardin played forward. After 77 minutes of play, La France FC's Severo Ado made it 0-5 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Adam de Reyck was left in no man's land by his defense there! Harold Reynders fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emilio Galindo having to interfere. In the 85th minute, Severo Ado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, La France FC's Anastasio Bibiano got a free kick in the 97th minute. The Olavarria FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching La France FC's performance. The match ended with a win for La France FC.