U18 World League

Kalahari Desert
Spectators: 7538 (Terracing: 5655, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. 高然远 started the match with the kick off. William Troisi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 任翔 in the 2nd minute of the match. 任翔 recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 任翔's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but William Troisi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers 任翔 in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg William Troisi saved Meerkats FC from getting behind. In the 22nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Meerkats FC's goalkeeper William Troisi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Meerkats FC's zone, 高然远 stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. William Troisi came out of the goal and 高然远 tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 27 played minutes 『盛世メ名門』胤 got a freekick which was hit by 鲁皓洋. In the 29th minute, 任翔 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. William Troisi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 高然远 in the 31st minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers 任翔 in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg William Troisi saved Meerkats FC from getting behind. The supporters of 『盛世メ名門』胤 booed when Meerkats FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Timothy De Battista didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 47 played minutes 『盛世メ名門』胤 got a freekick which was hit by 周旭诚. After the first half 『盛世メ名門』胤 were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Fabio Rapa to strike the kick off in the second half. 『盛世メ名門』胤's 任翔 got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. William Troisi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 任翔 in the 61st minute of the match. A hard shot by 高然远 from long distance, 63 minutes into the match, got William Troisi's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. A collision led to Meerkats FC getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Alfred Pavia hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Meerkats FC's zone, 高然远 stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. William Troisi came out of the goal and 高然远 tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alfred Pavia got his second yellow card in the match during the 67th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. The supporters of 『盛世メ名門』胤 booed when Meerkats FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alfred Pavia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Stephen Bonnici made in the 69th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Arthur Teuma. Meerkats FC's William Troisi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 任翔 in the 79th minute of play. 『盛世メ名門』胤's 高然远 got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 91 minutes, Antoine Miggiani mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Meerkats FC and the 『盛世メ名門』胤 players grew even worse after the yellow card. 任翔 recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 『盛世メ名門』胤's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.