U18 League

Merceron Arena
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Carlo Mandelli got the match started through his kick off. Alberto Giorda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leon Ricketts in the 4th minute of play. Alberto Giorda showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leon Ricketts in the 12th minute of the match. Alberto Giorda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Spike Moyse in the 14th minute of play. Alberto Giorda showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tosh Mannell in the 15th minute of the match. In the 19th minute, Carter Ricci hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Valencia C.F. booed when Merceron United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carter Ricci didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 25 minutes of play, Valencia C.F.'s Martyn Markham made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Alberto Giorda was left in no man's land by his defense there! Alberto Giorda took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martyn Markham, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wesley Kerr made a fantastic save in the 41st minute, when Carlo Mandelli sent off a good shot on target. In the 42nd match minute, Merceron United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ermanno Mammarella to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martyn Markham in the 43rd minute of play forced Merceron United's goalkeeper Alberto Giorda to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 45th minute, Claudio Bosso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 46th minute, a hard, long distance shot from Donald Marshall hit the top of the crossbar and flew over the goal. Alberto Giorda showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leon Ricketts, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. After the first half Valencia C.F. were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The audience thought a goal was coming when Martyn Markham got free with Alberto Giorda in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alberto Giorda showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martyn Markham, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. 56 minutes into the match, Valencia C.F.'s goal looked a bit too open when Carlo Mandelli came free, but Wesley Kerr reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Merceron United booed when Valencia C.F. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tosh Mannell didn't get a good kick on the ball. 71 minutes into the game, Martyn Markham recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Alberto Giorda. Martyn Markham showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. Alberto Giorda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Spike Moyse in the 78th minute of play. After 82 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Merceron United! The referee gave Valencia C.F. a penalty, 85 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Donald Marshall, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Merceron United's Alberto Giorda. 0-4. Merceron United's Alberto Giorda proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 88th minute of the match, managed to save Merceron United from getting a goal against them. Alberto Giorda took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tosh Mannell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Martyn Markham got free with Alberto Giorda in the 97th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Valencia C.F.'s fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.