U18 World League

Estadio Pendex
Spectators: 8007 (Terracing: 6007, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ferdi Merenga kicked off to start the match. Florentino Haimar came out of the goal in the 2nd minute to try and stop a shot by Albertus FC's Ferdi Merenga. But to his dismay, Ferdi Merenga quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Florentino Haimar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ferdi Merenga in the 6th minute of play. Damaso Rik hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. In the 9th minute of the match Gert Hebert shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Florentino Haimar showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Albertus FC's Ger Tollenaar proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 19th minute of the match, managed to save Albertus FC from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teofilo Constancio in the 20th minute of play forced Albertus FC's goalkeeper Ger Tollenaar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st minute, Igor Esdras made a precise shot to the right of Ger Tollenaar. Albertus FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. 25 minutes into the game, Albertus FC's Frits Platvoet nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Florentino Haimar made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Godofredo Nayely kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Pendex's Florentino Haimar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ferdi Merenga in the 33rd minute of play. In the 37th match minute, Pendex was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Igor Esdras to maneuver through the defense. Ferdi Merenga charged in rather forcefully in the 41st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ferdi Merenga the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Albertus FC getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Ferdi Merenga hit a great ball. Florentino Haimar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frits Platvoet, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. The supporters of Albertus FC booed when Pendex was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Feliciano Brun didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 47 minutes, Gert Hebert managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Albertus FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gert Hebert was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Igor Esdras to make the kick off. 60 minutes into the match, Albertus FC's goal looked a bit too open when Igor Esdras came free, but Ger Tollenaar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 64 minutes into the game, Ferdi Merenga lined in a short shot 1-3 behind a frustrated Florentino Haimar. Albertus FC made a substitution. Daniël Zomer replaced Antoon Ponk. Ted Kamps hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. 73 minutes into the match, Pendex's goalkeeper Florentino Haimar had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hubert Ottens. The audience thought a goal was coming when Frits Platvoet got free with Florentino Haimar in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Pendex's Florentino Haimar proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save Pendex from getting a goal against them. 83 minutes into the match, Pendex's goal looked a bit too open when Ferdi Merenga came free, but Florentino Haimar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pendex's defense didn't have a chance, in the 84th minute, when Ferdi Merenga scored to the left of an out of position Florentino Haimar, making the score, 1-4. Frits Platvoet took the ball and in the 92 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Florentino Haimar. Florentino Haimar dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-5. Florentino Haimar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ferdi Merenga in the 96th minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Albertus FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.