World League

Estadio El Madrigal
Spectators: 7553 (Terracing: 5666, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cyprian Henryk made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the game, Howling Dawn U18's Moises Belo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Štefan Semeno made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Santos Hori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fulgencio Berdoi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Santos Hori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fulgencio Berdoi in the 10th minute of the match. Fulgencio Berdoi received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Santos Hori came out and tried to block the shot, but Fulgencio Berdoi slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 12th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fulgencio Berdoi in the 16th minute of play forced Howling Dawn U18's goalkeeper Santos Hori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 17 played minutes Howling Dawn U18 got a freekick which was hit by Moises Belo. 18 minutes into the match, Howling Dawn U18's goal looked a bit too open when Fulgencio Berdoi came free, but Santos Hori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fulgencio Berdoi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Santos Hori having to make a save. 23 minutes into the match, Howling Dawn U18's goalkeeper Santos Hori had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fulgencio Berdoi. Fulgencio Berdoi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 25th minute of the match, but Santos Hori made a huge save. Santos Hori made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fabio Di Giambattista in the 34th minute. Villarreal FK's Fabio Di Giambattista was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Santos Hori in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fabio Di Giambattista was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fulgencio Berdoi in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Santos Hori prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 54th minute Fulgencio Berdoi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Santos Hori saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 57 minutes into the match, Howling Dawn U18's goal looked a bit too open when Fabio Di Giambattista came free, but Santos Hori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Štefan Semeno showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cyprian Henryk in the 61st minute of the match. Santos Hori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fulgencio Berdoi in the 62nd minute of play. When Fulgencio Berdoi, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 63 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Santos Hori was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. After some careless play in the Howling Dawn U18 defense, Fulgencio Berdoi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Santos Hori. The Howling Dawn U18 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Santos Hori should have stopped the shot. Howling Dawn U18's Santos Hori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fulgencio Berdoi in the 68th minute of play. Štefan Semeno made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cyprian Henryk in the 70th minute of play. With an all-out effort, Howling Dawn U18's Štefan Semeno threw himself towards the right post 70 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Cyprian Henryk, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Santos Hori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabio Di Giambattista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roger Peiro kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Howling Dawn U18 made a substitution. Juan Bittor replaced Axl Rose. A collision led to Villarreal FK getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Roger Peiro hit a great ball. Fabio Di Giambattista recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Santos Hori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fulgencio Berdoi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Howling Dawn U18's Scott Weiland in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Villarreal FK's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fulgencio Berdoi in the 84th minute of play forced Howling Dawn U18's goalkeeper Santos Hori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabio Di Giambattista in the 87th minute of play forced Howling Dawn U18's goalkeeper Santos Hori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Santos Hori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dušan Venžík, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. The audience was convinced that Fulgencio Berdoi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Santos Hori was relentless in the 89th minute of the game. Villarreal FK made a substitution. Peter Rottmaier replaced Cosimo Michelini. Villarreal FK were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Howling Dawn U18 for a fine match.