U18 World League

Atanasio Girardot
Spectators: 8457 (Terracing: 6344, Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 169) Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's Radamel-Falcao García 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. In the 5th minute Hampus Ekberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Florencio Iturrate saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Florencio Iturrate took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hampus Ekberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 7th minute, Hampus Ekberg made a precise shot to the right of Florencio Iturrate. Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. 12 minutes into the match, Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's goal looked a bit too open when Christoffer Pihl came free, but Florencio Iturrate reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Florencio Iturrate took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hampus Ekberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's Florencio Iturrate played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lars-Erik Fredriksson in the 19th minute of play. Bɪᴀɴᴄᴀ ŦС's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Christoffer Pihl in the 20th minute. It was a well-played corner which Albert Grep managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Florencio Iturrate took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hampus Ekberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 28 minutes into the game, Radamel-Falcao García cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Bianco Garvetti was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Bɪᴀɴᴄᴀ ŦС's Bianco Garvetti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vimaro Serans in the 33rd minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lars-Erik Fredriksson was the one to do the kick off. Florencio Iturrate made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Hampus Ekberg sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Radamel-Falcao García in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bianco Garvetti prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ made a substitution. Enmanuel Plaza replaced Vimaro Serans. 60 minutes had been played when some careless play by Bɪᴀɴᴄᴀ ŦС's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Erramun Cepa was slow to take the kick. During this time Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's Erramun Cepa to fire away a dangerous shot which Bianco Garvetti despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 62 played minutes Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ got a freekick which was hit by Erramun Cepa. Bɪᴀɴᴄᴀ ŦС made a substitution. Timmy Heggert replaced Lars-Erik Fredriksson. An unexpectedly hard shot by Timmy Heggert in the 64th minute of play forced Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's goalkeeper Florencio Iturrate to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hampus Ekberg took the ball and in the 66 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Florencio Iturrate. Florencio Iturrate dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. When Oscar Skarkman fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bɪᴀɴᴄᴀ ŦС's protests and gave Oscar Skarkman a yellow card for diving instead. Oscar Skarkman kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Florencio Iturrate was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Hampus Ekberg showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 78 minute of play. In the 91st match minute, Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Enmanuel Plaza to maneuver through the defense. When Radamel-Falcao García fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ's protests and gave Radamel-Falcao García a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Bɪᴀɴᴄᴀ ŦС booed when Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Radamel-Falcao García didn't get a good kick on the ball. Timmy Heggert could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Florencio Iturrate made a huge save. When the match was over Bɪᴀɴᴄᴀ ŦС could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Aʀɴᴏʀ Fᴄ throughout the match.