U18 World League

club stadium
Spectators: 7455 (Terracing: 5592, Seating: 1714, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Sylven Van der Meiren got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the game, Fredrik Wijgaert lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Hector Jakes. 6 minutes into the match, CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's goalkeeper Hector Jakes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jannic Smeyers. Club Brugge's Jef De Langhe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcelo Bibiano in the 7th minute of play. In the 9th minute, Kristiaan Van Der Eyde hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 13 minutes into the game, Sylven Van der Meiren was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Club Brugge's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE the free kick. After 13 played minutes Club Brugge got a freekick which was hit by Sylven Van der Meiren. Marcelo Bibiano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jef De Langhe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Reynaldo Elodio in the 17th minute of play. CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's Hector Jakes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sylven Van der Meiren in the 19th minute of play. Anibal Txaran received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Jef De Langhe tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE booed when Club Brugge was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kristiaan Van Der Eyde didn't get a good kick on the ball. When CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's Marcelo Bibiano in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Brugge's goalie prevented a goal. 33 minutes into the match, CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's Paulo Raitin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jef De Langhe narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcelo Bibiano in the 34th minute of play forced Club Brugge's goalkeeper Jef De Langhe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 36 minutes into the game, CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's Paulo Raitin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jef De Langhe made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Club Brugge's Sylven Van der Meiren got his second yellow card of the match in the 39th minute. The referee ordered Sylven Van der Meiren off the ground. The supporters of CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE booed when Club Brugge was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sylven Van der Meiren didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marcelo Bibiano took the ball and in the 41 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jef De Langhe. Jef De Langhe dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-4. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Reynaldo Elodio managed to get in a good position for a shot. CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's supporters rose to their feet, but Reynaldo Elodio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jef De Langhe breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Kristiaan Van Der Eyde kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Reynaldo Elodio to make the kick off. Club Brugge's Jef De Langhe proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save Club Brugge from getting a goal against them. In the 58th minute, Fredrik Wijgaert got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Jef De Langhe made an important save on a dangerous shot by Reynaldo Elodio in the 60th minute. Jarno Leemans hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. After 65 played minutes CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE got a freekick which was hit by Anibal Txaran. Jef De Langhe was out of position in the 69 minute of play, and Marcelo Bibiano capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Marcelo Bibiano really showed his touch with that goal: 1-5. Hector Jakes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fredrik Wijgaert, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. In the 75th minute, Ryan Wuets left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Club Brugge fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-5. Hugo Leoiar charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hugo Leoiar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 85th match minute, CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hugo Leoiar to maneuver through the defense. When Iker Steven fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's protests and gave Iker Steven a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Club Brugge booed when CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iker Steven didn't get a good kick on the ball. Club Brugge's Jef De Langhe proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 95th minute of the match, managed to save Club Brugge from getting a goal against them. The CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.