U18 World League

El Blanco Arena
Spectators: 7368 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Freddy Blakewell made the kick off which started today's match. Glenn Osmond hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. In the 7th minute, Cordeara Almenara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Clapham Rovers's Shane Howden got a free kick in the 8th minute. The audience was convinced that Ladio Sabuco's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Conan Worth was relentless in the 9th minute of the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sammy Pilgrim during the 19th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Clapham Rovers getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Sammy Pilgrim hit a great ball. The supporters of Real Dracul Medellín booed when Clapham Rovers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Glenn Osmond didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ladio Sabuco in the 28th minute of play forced Clapham Rovers's goalkeeper Conan Worth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marty Child sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 37 minutes into the match, Harvey Eslworth had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Tercero Arriete. Real Dracul Medellín's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Harvey Eslworth was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Vinnie Bartlett charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vinnie Bartlett the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After the first half Clapham Rovers were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When Real Dracul Medellín's Ladio Sabuco in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clapham Rovers's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Ladio Sabuco managed to get in a good position for a shot. Real Dracul Medellín's supporters rose to their feet, but Ladio Sabuco was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Conan Worth breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Conan Worth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ladio Sabuco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Real Dracul Medellín getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Natan Blanco hit a great ball. Tercero Arriete showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marty Child in the 60th minute of the match. Clapham Rovers were awarded a corner in the 70th minute after Real Dracul Medellín's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Sly Baker took the corner. Sly Baker made a great header on Clapham Rovers's corner, it was just that Real Dracul Medellín's Tercero Arriete managed to reach the ball for a save. The supporters of Real Dracul Medellín booed when Clapham Rovers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sly Baker didn't get a good kick on the ball. Conan Worth showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ladio Sabuco, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. A collision led to Real Dracul Medellín getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Vimaro Barzana hit a great ball. A collision led to Clapham Rovers getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Freddy Blakewell hit a great ball. 79 minutes into the match, Clapham Rovers's goal looked a bit too open when Ladio Sabuco came free, but Conan Worth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Freddy Blakewell in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tercero Arriete saved Real Dracul Medellín from getting behind. In the 83rd match minute, Clapham Rovers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sly Baker to maneuver through the defense. Goizeder Ruberte took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 84th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Conan Worth. Clapham Rovers's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Ladio Sabuco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Clapham Rovers's Marty Child got a free kick in the 87th minute. 91 minutes into the match, Ladio Sabuco had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Conan Worth. Clapham Rovers's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ladio Sabuco was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. 97 minutes into the game, Vimaro Barzana was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Real Dracul Medellín's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Clapham Rovers the free kick. Vimaro Barzana kicked well hit freekick during the 97th minute of the match. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.