U18 World League

Wiwiland
Spectators: 7530 (Terracing: 5649, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Rodrigo Paredes made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dave Bouwmans in the 9th minute of play forced AC 1986 Vinalito's goalkeeper Melquiades Ixidor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Angelo Vandamme sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rodrigo Paredes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Glen Jooris having to interfere. In the 25th minute, Angelo Vandamme hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the match had gone on for 31 minutes, Angelo Vandamme took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Melquiades Ixidor to make any attempt to save it. 37 minutes into the match, Rodrigo Paredes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Glen Jooris. Dark Energy's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rodrigo Paredes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. Sixto Barrionuevo charged in rather forcefully in the 39th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sixto Barrionuevo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 39th minute, Sixto Barrionuevo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Yanne Luijten kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Melquiades Ixidor made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dave Bouwmans in the 45th minute of play. Rodrigo Paredes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Glen Jooris tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After the first half AC 1986 Vinalito were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Angelo Vandamme made the kick off in the second half. Michael Rouckeloos's late challenge caught a AC 1986 Vinalito's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Michael Rouckeloos helped the player get up and apologised. After 50 played minutes Dark Energy got a freekick which was hit by Michael Rouckeloos. Glen Jooris made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rodrigo Paredes in the 51st minute. In the 53rd match minute, Dark Energy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Herve Verheijd to maneuver through the defense. In the 54th minute of the match Damian Sancho sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Glen Jooris skillfully saved the ball. 2-2 became the score in the 62nd minute when Angelo Vandamme elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. After a rather tough play, AC 1986 Vinalito's Leon Oliviero got a free kick in the 66th minute. In the 67th minute, Michael Rouckeloos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Damian Sancho took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 68th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Glen Jooris. Dark Energy's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a rather tough play, Dark Energy's Conrad Van Achtens got a free kick in the 72nd minute. After 73 played minutes, AC 1986 Vinalito's Damian Sancho shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Glen Jooris came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in AC 1986 Vinalito reached it. The supporters of AC 1986 Vinalito booed when Dark Energy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Herve Verheijd didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 74th minute of the match Damian Sancho sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Glen Jooris skillfully saved the ball. Glen Jooris showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodrigo Paredes in the 76th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angelo Vandamme in the 84th minute of play forced AC 1986 Vinalito's goalkeeper Melquiades Ixidor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rodrigo Paredes in the 87thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Glen Jooris, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Leon Oliviero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 91 minutes into the match, Dark Energy's goal looked a bit too open when Rodrigo Paredes came free, but Glen Jooris reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.