U21 World League

Alberto J. Armando
Spectators: 7516 (Terracing: 5638, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alfonso Palban made the kick off which started today's match. Anthony Cavalier charged in rather forcefully in the 4th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anthony Cavalier the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 4th minute, Anthony Cavalier hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Moises Napier in the 7th minute of play forced Mans's goalkeeper Didier Lefebvre to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Franja Dorada's Alfonso Palban slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Didier Lefebvre. That made the score 1-0 after 8 minutes of play. Venancio Hodei showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ahmed Drieu in the 11th minute of the match. Venancio Hodei showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Killian Charbonnier in the 12th minute of the match. In the 14th minute Mans were awarded a corner. Anthony Cavalier went to the cornerflag to take it. 17 minutes had been played when some careless play by Franja Dorada's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Anthony Cavalier was slow to take the kick. During this time Mans's players had a chance to rest. Ahmed Drieu was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. After having played for 21 minutes, Alfonso Palban managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Franja Dorada's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alfonso Palban was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Venancio Hodei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Killian Charbonnier, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. 25 minutes into the game, Mans's Killian Charbonnier nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Venancio Hodei made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gustavo Goito during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 31 played minutes Franja Dorada got a freekick which was hit by Lisandro Remicio. Mans's Anthony Cavalier got a good chance for a goal in the 32nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 34 minutes into the game, Killian Charbonnier cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Venancio Hodei was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 39 minutes into the match, Gustavo Goito dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Didier Lefebvre, 2-2. Alfonso Palban came free with the goalkeeper in the 43rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Didier Lefebvre could save by the left post. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Killian Charbonnier to strike the kick off in the second half. Killian Charbonnier could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Venancio Hodei made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isidro Cordeal in the 58th minute of play forced Mans's goalkeeper Didier Lefebvre to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 60 played minutes Franja Dorada got a freekick which was hit by Moises Napier. Alfonso Palban sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Mans's zone, Moises Napier stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Didier Lefebvre came out of the goal and Moises Napier tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Mans's zone, Moises Napier stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Didier Lefebvre came out of the goal and Moises Napier tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lisandro Remicio kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. Franja Dorada's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.