U18 World League

Mesillot Stadium
Spectators: 7491 (Terracing: 5619, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mati Adamski got the match started through his kick off. Josh Ben-Ari made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ailar Juur in the 3rd minute of play. In the 17th minute Ailar Juur shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Josh Ben-Ari saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Ahti Tõruke managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tapa Athlétic™'s supporters rose to their feet, but Ahti Tõruke was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Josh Ben-Ari breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Josh Ben-Ari showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kalle Astuja, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. 28 minutes into the game, Tapa Athlétic™'s Kalle Astuja nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Josh Ben-Ari made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After a rather tough play, Maccabi Netanya's Raz Factor got a free kick in the 36th minute. After 43 played minutes Tapa Athlétic™ got a freekick which was hit by Vello Õng. In the 45th minute Kalle Astuja shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Josh Ben-Ari saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Ahto Hõbe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mati Adamski in the 53rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kalle Astuja in the 57th minute of play forced Maccabi Netanya's goalkeeper Josh Ben-Ari to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Maccabi Netanya getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Mati Adamski hit a great ball. In the 61st minute, Kalle Astuja reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Josh Ben-Ari. The goal made the score 0-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mati Adamski in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ahto Hõbe saved Tapa Athlétic™ from getting behind. When Maccabi Netanya's Mati Adamski in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tapa Athlétic™'s goalie prevented a goal. 69 minutes into the game, Ahti Tõruke was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tapa Athlétic™'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Maccabi Netanya the free kick. In the 71st match minute, Tapa Athlétic™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vello Õng to maneuver through the defense. In the 73rd match minute, Tapa Athlétic™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Allan Hargi to maneuver through the defense. Ahto Hõbe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mati Adamski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tapa Athlétic™'s Ahto Hõbe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mati Adamski in the 79th minute of play. Tapa Athlétic™'s Ahto Hõbe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mati Adamski in the 80th minute of play. Ahto Hõbe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Simeon Zibak in the 84th minute of the match. Josh Ben-Ari showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vello Õng, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. The supporters of Tapa Athlétic™ booed when Maccabi Netanya was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amitsur Rafner didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Maccabi Netanya's Josh Ben-Ari got control of the ball when Ahti Tõruke tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Kaimo Ilmatark fell near the penalty area in the 96th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tapa Athlétic™'s protests and gave Kaimo Ilmatark a yellow card for diving instead. In the 96th minute of the match Raz Factor shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ahto Hõbe showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The Maccabi Netanya supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Tapa Athlétic™'s performance. The match ended with a win for Tapa Athlétic™.