U21 World League

Estadio Amboy
Spectators: 8105 (Terracing: 6080, Seating: 1864, VIP seats: 161) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Alfredo Quilo started the match with the kick off. Tony Henwood made an important save on a dangerous shot by Generoso Ritchie in the 3rd minute. When the match had gone on for 7 minutes, Alfredo Quilo took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Tony Henwood to make any attempt to save it. Tony Henwood made an important save on a dangerous shot by Generoso Ritchie in the 9th minute. Amboy FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Basilio Hotz in the 10th minute. Tony Henwood made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Generoso Ritchie sent off a good shot on target. Placido Baldovino didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Alastair Greenman went, in the 15th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Edgard Che kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. After 19 played minutes Staffy Terrier FC got a freekick which was hit by Liam Potts. Basilio Hotz took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 22nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Tony Henwood. Staffy Terrier FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Placido Baldovino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alastair Greenman, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Alfredo Quilo in the 32ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Tony Henwood, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 33 minutes had been played when some careless play by Staffy Terrier FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Basilio Hotz was slow to take the kick. During this time Amboy FC's players had a chance to rest. After 39 played minutes Staffy Terrier FC got a freekick which was hit by Tim Stevens. In the 40th minute Alfredo Quilo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tony Henwood saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 41 minutes into the game, Jay Flack was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Staffy Terrier FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Amboy FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Staffy Terrier FC's Jay Flack got a free kick in the 41st minute. Alfredo Quilo kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alastair Greenman to strike the kick off in the second half. Tony Henwood made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Quilo in the 51st minute of play. Grant Black charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Grant Black the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Staffy Terrier FC's Grant Black got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Generoso Ritchie's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tony Henwood read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. 63 minutes into the match, Staffy Terrier FC's goal looked a bit too open when Generoso Ritchie came free, but Tony Henwood reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tony Henwood showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Generoso Ritchie, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Tony Henwood showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Generoso Ritchie in the 75th minute of the match. Placido Baldovino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alastair Greenman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Alastair Greenman managed to get in a good position for a shot. Staffy Terrier FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Alastair Greenman was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Placido Baldovino breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alastair Greenman blasted a shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Placido Baldovino having to make a save. Placido Baldovino made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alastair Greenman in the 82nd minute. Tony Henwood showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfredo Quilo in the 85th minute of the match. Amboy FC's attack was well implemented in the 86th minute, but when Alfredo Quilo was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. In the 91st minute Generoso Ritchie shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tony Henwood saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tony Henwood showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfredo Quilo in the 94th minute of the match. 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.