U18 World League

Astros Argentinos
Spectators: 7756 (Terracing: 5819, Seating: 1783, VIP seats: 154) Manchester United F.C.'s Geoff Turner started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 3 played minutes Manchester United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Fitz Bayne. Samuel Beevers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hernan Ruy in the 5th minute of play. Dom Morning was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 7 minutes into the match. In the 7th match minute, Manchester United F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dom Morning to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 8 minutes, Lorenzo Dunixi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Social y Dep. Patagonia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lorenzo Dunixi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 23 minutes into the game, Silvano Valentine recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Samuel Beevers. Silvano Valentine showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alonzo Osorio in the 27th minute of play forced Manchester United F.C.'s goalkeeper Samuel Beevers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Israel Gelmiro got free with Samuel Beevers in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Social y Dep. Patagonia booed when Manchester United F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Damian Stonehouse didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Geoff Turner in the 34th minute of play forced Social y Dep. Patagonia's goalkeeper Bartolo Bertran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 38 played minutes Manchester United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Geoff Turner. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Hernan Ruy in the 56th minute of play forced Manchester United F.C.'s goalkeeper Samuel Beevers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Manchester United F.C.'s Fitz Bayne got a free kick in the 57th minute. In the 61st match minute, Manchester United F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ivan Skinner to maneuver through the defense. Samuel Beevers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Israel Gelmiro in the 62nd minute of play. When Danny Ross fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manchester United F.C.'s protests and gave Danny Ross a yellow card for diving instead. After 66 played minutes Manchester United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Danny Ross. Manchester United F.C. made a substitution. Jordan Griffiths replaced Keith Featherstone. Manchester United F.C.'s Stew Locking was substituted for Ivan Skinner. After a rather tough play, Manchester United F.C.'s Danny Ross got a free kick in the 67th minute. Ezequiel Urti charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ezequiel Urti the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 71st match minute, Social y Dep. Patagonia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ezequiel Urti to maneuver through the defense. After 72 played minutes Manchester United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Blair Cooper. In the 77th match minute, Manchester United F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stew Locking to maneuver through the defense. In the 81st minute, Manchester United F.C.'s Geoff Turner ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Bartolo Bertran. Bartolo Bertran yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fitz Bayne during the 83rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 84th match minute, Manchester United F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fitz Bayne to maneuver through the defense. Bartolo Bertran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Geoff Turner, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. In the 94th match minute, Social y Dep. Patagonia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciro Umea to maneuver through the defense. The Manchester United F.C. players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Social y Dep. Patagonia from taking control. The game ends in a draw.