U23 World League

Wallsend
Spectators: 7469 (Terracing: 5603, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Eliseo Herena took the kick off in the first half of the match. Manel Villa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andy Carroll in the 4th minute of the match. In the 7th minute, Stew Brownlow hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 8 minutes into the match, Osfinch FC's goal looked a bit too open when Sulo Ahola came free, but Paul Warne reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kev Rothery kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. Manel Villa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andy Carroll, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Stronghold S.A's Eliseo Herena got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 18th minute, Lewis Greenwood hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 21 minutes into the game, Sulo Ahola cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Paul Warne was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Manel Villa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andy Carroll, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Andy Carroll could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Manel Villa made a huge save. In the 32nd match minute, Stronghold S.A was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos Fernendo to maneuver through the defense. Manel Villa didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 33rd minute, which inside left pole to 2-1. In the 37th match minute, Osfinch FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stew Brownlow to maneuver through the defense. Eliseo Herena scored 2-2 in the 37th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Paul Warne, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Fausto Danel hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. In the 43rd minute, Eliseo Herena ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Paul Warne was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eliseo Herena in the 47th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paul Warne prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Osfinch FC's Stew Brownlow got a free kick in the 47th minute.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Andy Carroll made a kick off. A collision led to Stronghold S.A getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Sulo Ahola hit a great ball. Paul Warne showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eliseo Herena in the 71st minute of the match. In the 71st minute, Lewis Greenwood hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Osfinch FC's Paul Warne got control of the ball when Sulo Ahola tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 77 minutes of play, Osfinch FC's Andy Carroll made it 3-5 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Manel Villa was left in no man's land by his defense there! 81 minutes into the match, Osfinch FC's goalkeeper Paul Warne had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sulo Ahola. A collision led to Stronghold S.A getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Guido Franco hit a great ball. A collision led to Stronghold S.A getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Blas Lizer hit a great ball. After 92nd play minutes Andy Carroll shot 4-5, a short shot which went by Manel Villa and just under the crossbar into goal. When Eliseo Herena fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Stronghold S.A's protests and gave Eliseo Herena a yellow card for diving instead. After 96 played minutes Stronghold S.A got a freekick which was hit by Eliseo Herena. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Stronghold S.A had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.