U18 World League

El Morro
Spectators: 7717 (Terracing: 5789, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Michael Charpie made the kick off which started today's match. Arnau Venegas charged in rather forcefully in the 2nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Arnau Venegas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 2nd minute, Arnau Venegas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bryan Rohner in the 4th minute of play forced Navalito's goalkeeper Teodoro Dundan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Espen Steelers booed when Navalito was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gonzalo Canto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Teodoro Dundan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Michael Charpie in the 5th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Felipe Bühler during the 9th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Felipe Bühler kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. The supporters of Navalito booed when Espen Steelers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Renato Azara didn't get a good kick on the ball. Teodoro Dundan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bryan Rohner in the 26th minute of the match. After 27 played minutes Espen Steelers got a freekick which was hit by Bryan Rohner. After a rather tough play, Espen Steelers's Renato Azara got a free kick in the 28th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Espen Steelers's zone, Reces Ayorecha stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Randolf Achen came out of the goal and Reces Ayorecha tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 33 minutes into the match, Navalito's goal looked a bit too open when Claus Buccino came free, but Teodoro Dundan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With 34 minutes on the clock, Felipe Bühler commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. 34 minutes into the game, one of Navalito:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The referee gave Espen Steelers a penalty, 36 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Klaas Frei, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Navalito's Teodoro Dundan. 0-1. In the 45th minute Claus Buccino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teodoro Dundan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The wind increased when Madeo Aboitiz made the kick off in the second half. Jorge Vicente Chavez kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. 54 minutes into the match, Navalito's goalkeeper Teodoro Dundan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bryan Rohner. The supporters of Espen Steelers booed when Navalito was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Reces Ayorecha didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 62nd minute Gonzalo Canto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Randolf Achen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 64 minutes into the match, Navalito's goal looked a bit too open when Gaetano Rothstein came free, but Teodoro Dundan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 66 minutes into the game, Gaetano Rothstein recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Teodoro Dundan. Gaetano Rothstein showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Espen Steelers's Flavian Fäh was substituted for Miro Willi. A collision led to Navalito getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Tor Chiguaicura hit a great ball. Navalito's Teodoro Dundan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Claus Buccino in the 75th minute of play. If Madeo Aboitiz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaetano Rothstein in the 84th minute of play forced Navalito's goalkeeper Teodoro Dundan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 88th match minute, Navalito was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gonzalo Canto to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Simon Sonevoga got free with Teodoro Dundan in the 95th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Espen Steelers had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.