U18 World League

No Bra Stadium
Spectators: 7513 (Terracing: 5635, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Celestino Evangelista started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. If Celestino Evangelista had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Clodoveo Rodriguez struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Edwin Verbeke didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Palermo AFC. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jorne De Roost during the 17th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Edwin Verbeke took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celestino Evangelista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Palermo AFC's Jairo Alonso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 20th minute of the match, managed to save Palermo AFC from getting a goal against them. Jairo Alonso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jorne De Roost in the 23rd minute. Jorne De Roost kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Jairo Alonso made a fantastic save in the 31st minute, when Jorne De Roost sent off a good shot on target. After 36 minutes, Celestino Evangelista mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Palermo AFC and the Limitless Delux Edition™ players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 36 played minutes Palermo AFC got a freekick which was hit by Celestino Evangelista. In the 46th minute, Octavio Frascuelo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Christopher Cempenaers to strike the kick off in the second half. After having played for 51 minutes, Octavio Frascuelo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Palermo AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Octavio Frascuelo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 52 minutes into the game, Palermo AFC's Celestino Evangelista nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Edwin Verbeke made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 58thth minute of the game Octavio Frascuelo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Limitless Delux Edition™'s Edwin Verbeke was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Celestino Evangelista who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 61stth minute tested the skills of Edwin Verbeke when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Limitless Delux Edition™'s Quentin Van Eynde got a free kick in the 62nd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Celestino Evangelista in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Edwin Verbeke saved Limitless Delux Edition™ from getting behind. Palermo AFC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Teodosio Stanislao in the 64th minute. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Limitless Delux Edition™'s goalie and right to Octavio Frascuelo. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Limitless Delux Edition™'s manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Teodosio Stanislao sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 76 minutes into the match, Christopher Cempenaers notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Palermo AFC's Jairo Alonso. Jairo Alonso was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. If Celestino Evangelista had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teodosio Stanislao in the 80th minute of play forced Limitless Delux Edition™'s goalkeeper Edwin Verbeke to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 82 minutes into the match, Clodoveo Rodriguez dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Edwin Verbeke, 2-2. After having played for 88 minutes, Celestino Evangelista managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Palermo AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Celestino Evangelista was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Teodosio Stanislao managed to get in a good position for a shot. Palermo AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Teodosio Stanislao was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edwin Verbeke breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Palermo AFC were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Limitless Delux Edition™ to leave the ground with a draw.