U18 World League

C.V. Spartan Stadium
Spectators: 7491 (Terracing: 5619, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Albano Larpe started the match with the kick off. The supporters of Pretorianos FC booed when S.D. Bajen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frank Meyer didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pascal Avalos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lázaro Sayvion in the 8th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, S.D. Bajen's goal looked a bit too open when Lázaro Sayvion came free, but Pascal Avalos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Lázaro Sayvion managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pretorianos FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Lázaro Sayvion was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pascal Avalos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 16th minute, Erik Clifton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 22 minutes into the game, Robbie Parson threw the ball into play from the sideline. Pretorianos FC's Jorge Furman quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After having played for 25 minutes, Frank Meyer managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. S.D. Bajen's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frank Meyer was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. S.D. Bajen's Pascal Avalos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albano Larpe in the 27th minute of play. In the 29th minute of the game Robbie Parson made a throw-in which Devon Pollard played forward. Cornelio Gabirel hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. Jorge Estevez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erik Clifton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Devin Madison kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Devon Pollard's late challenge caught a Pretorianos FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Devon Pollard helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to S.D. Bajen getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Devon Pollard hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in S.D. Bajen's zone, Albano Larpe stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pascal Avalos came out of the goal and Albano Larpe tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.

52 minutes in the game Mohammed Cagle did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Devon Pollard. If Lázaro Sayvion had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erik Clifton in the 56th minute of play forced Pretorianos FC's goalkeeper Jorge Estevez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 59th match minute, Pretorianos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joaquin Pes to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Meyer in the 64th minute of play forced Pretorianos FC's goalkeeper Jorge Estevez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Erik Clifton in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jorge Estevez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 68 minutes in the game, Albano Larpe fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Pascal Avalos having to interfere. After a rather tough play, S.D. Bajen's Adolfo Harris got a free kick in the 70th minute. After 75 minutes Pretorianos FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Erik Clifton who took care of the corner kick. Erik Clifton was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Meyer in the 78th minute of play forced Pretorianos FC's goalkeeper Jorge Estevez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Lane Berg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Albano Larpe's late challenge caught a S.D. Bajen's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Albano Larpe helped the player get up and apologised. Albano Larpe kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Pretorianos FC's Jorge Estevez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Frank Meyer in the 89th minute of play. Lázaro Sayvion came free with the goalkeeper in the 90th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Pascal Avalos could save by the left post. Erik Clifton fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jorge Estevez having to interfere. Pretorianos FC's Jorge Estevez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erik Clifton in the 95th minute of play. Pascal Avalos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albano Larpe, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute.