U18 World League

Palermo
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ismael Ur kicked off to start the match. Albertus Schepmans's late challenge caught a Palermo AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Albertus Schepmans helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Palermo AFC booed when North Hill United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albertus Schepmans didn't get a good kick on the ball. Youri Van Geele made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Godofredo Gabon sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lex Rits in the 9th minute of play forced Palermo AFC's goalkeeper Israel Betadur to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Thobias Eli got free in front of the goal in the 9th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Israel Betadur was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. North Hill United's Youri Van Geele proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save North Hill United from getting a goal against them. Palermo AFC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ismael Ur in the 16th minute. Octavio Frascuelo was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. When Binjamin Elsens fell near the penalty area in the 18th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored North Hill United's protests and gave Binjamin Elsens a yellow card for diving instead. After 18 played minutes North Hill United got a freekick which was hit by Binjamin Elsens. The supporters of Palermo AFC booed when North Hill United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Steffen Van Hermenghem didn't get a good kick on the ball. 33 minutes into the game, Ismael Ur cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Youri Van Geele was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of Palermo AFC booed when North Hill United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thobias Eli didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Godofredo Gabon came up free with the goalie in the 41st minute, the Palermo AFC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Godofredo Gabon couldn't finish the play. Through an outstanding action, after 42 minutes, Youri Van Geele successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. With a little luck, North Hill United's Youri Van Geele got control of the ball when Ismael Ur tried to sneak it across the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Thobias Eli stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The Palermo AFC fans' excitement grew in the 52nd match minute when Palermo AFC's Ismael Ur looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 55th match minute, Palermo AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emilio Guerau to maneuver through the defense. After 56 played minutes North Hill United got a freekick which was hit by Albertus Schepmans. After 61 minutes, Ismael Ur made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. North Hill United's Youri Van Geele tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Israel Betadur made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Thobias Eli in the 65th minute of play. 69 minutes into the game, Arnauld Gramet was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. North Hill United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Palermo AFC the free kick. 70 minutes into the game, Emilio Guerau was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Palermo AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave North Hill United the free kick. The supporters of North Hill United booed when Palermo AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emilio Guerau didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Palermo AFC getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Israel Odilon hit a great ball. 75 minutes into the match, North Hill United's Arnauld Gramet broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Youri Van Geele made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ismael Ur in the 79th minute of play. When Palermo AFC's Ismael Ur in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye North Hill United's goalie prevented a goal. Youri Van Geele took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ismael Ur, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lex Rits kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. After 90 played minutes North Hill United got a freekick which was hit by Steffen Van Hermenghem. Palermo AFC's Vladimiro Aguirre got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Godofredo Gabon in the 95th minute of play forced North Hill United's goalkeeper Youri Van Geele to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.