U23 World League

Arena Superstar
Spectators: 7487 (Terracing: 5616, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mario Benitez got the match started through his kick off. SUPERSTAR - DMZ's Wellington Donatello played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ferdinand Marcos in the 5th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Samuca Cearense dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Bobby De Maerschalck, 1-0. If Samuca Cearense had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ferdinand Marcos scored 1-1 in the 17th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Wellington Donatello, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Jardel Araújo kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. In the 26th match minute, SUPERSTAR - DMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luciano Matos to maneuver through the defense. In the 28th minute, Guilian Vissenaeckens hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Les Presidents FC's Ferdinand Marcos in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SUPERSTAR - DMZ's goalie prevented a goal. After 36 played minutes SUPERSTAR - DMZ got a freekick which was hit by Samuca Cearense. In the 42nd minute, Mário Medeiros hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Wellington Donatello took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mario Benitez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The SUPERSTAR - DMZ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Les Presidents FC were winning 1-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Samuca Cearense to make the kick off. After 54 played minutes SUPERSTAR - DMZ got a freekick which was hit by Mário Medeiros. In the 58th minute, Mário Medeiros hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. SUPERSTAR - DMZ's defense didn't have a chance, in the 63rd minute, when Ferdinand Marcos scored to the left of an out of position Wellington Donatello, making the score, 1-3. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Mario Benitez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Les Presidents FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Mario Benitez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wellington Donatello breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 68th minute, Albert Lebrun left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Les Presidents FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-4. In the 72nd minute, Mario Benitez made a precise shot to the right of Wellington Donatello. SUPERSTAR - DMZ's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-5. Wellington Donatello showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ferdinand Marcos, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Wellington Donatello made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when Mario Benitez sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Les Presidents FC booed when SUPERSTAR - DMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Samuca Cearense didn't get a good kick on the ball. Les Presidents FC played a much better game than SUPERSTAR - DMZ and deserved their victory. The SUPERSTAR - DMZ players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.