(Third person pov)
14 May 2006, Ettelbruck
England vs Spain, 2006 UEFA European Under-17 Championshp Final.
England played with a deep line, Matt stood at the centre of it, making Spain a little confused.
Spain's captain decided to switch the markers, Matt was double man marked, this created pressure on the keeper.
In just 10 minutes of gameplay, 6 yellow cards were awarded to the players of both teams.
3 fouls on Matt, 1 on Jack, 1 on Danny Welbeck. The intense match caused arguments on the field, players shouting at eachother pushing and pulling jerseys.
England were fouling as well, but it looked way less deliberate to what Spain was doing.
13th minute.
Spain on the attack,
Dani Parejo passed to Aarón Ñíguez, Matt read the pass and intercept it causing the ball to land on Iago Falqué's feet, he took one touch and saw Bojan Krkić run, and shot towards him.
Krkić recived the ball with chest and attempted a bycycle kick, which was of target.
Matt recieved ball from the goalkeeper, he stood at the edge of the box, which made his markers immediately press him.
Matt let them come closer, he glanced ahead and saw Danny on side, ready to make a run in front.
Matt widen his legs and did elastico, and ran forward.
Immediately second one closed him down, without looking up he kicked the ball, as Danny ran, the ball landing perfectly on his feet, he hit the ballon top right corner, making England score the opener.
Danny ran with his arms open towards the corner, crowd celebrated the amazing goal.
"That was bloody brilliant!" Exclaimed Cara jumping next to Pandora.
"That's what you get for hurting my son!" Yelled Eva, she was beyond pissed. Her son had been brought down 3 times in the matter of 10 minutes.
"I'll be writing UEFA! They are hurting my son intentionally" said Eva with her fists clinched, even though she was a doctor, she still wouldn't mind hurting spanish coach.
"Shush, he's not made of wax, you don't need have to anything dear, just watch the game" said Pandora making Eva pout.
"Yes! SPANK THEIR ASSES MATT! GO! ENGLAND!"came a voice from their right, there sat a group of college students, wearing England's scarf yelling loudly.
Eva looked around and saw everyone standing, cheering for her little boy, she teared up.
'my little potato has grown up' she thought looking at her boy who was humiliating a team made up of boys two years older than him.
Trevor Brooking stood next to Hamilton grinning, his hands in his pocket as he looked at the field.
"You're blessed Trevor, to find a gem just before you run for the president of FA" said Hamilton, how many times he had questioned Matt's ability to pass with such precision.
"I never thought for a second to use his name in front of the board as my work Hamilton" said Trevor surprising the coach.
Trevor was preety well known in the FA, he has been there for 16 years and was the key part of the board, he was the youngest on the board.
"He's too good Hamilton, he scares me. The day he decide to quit playing football, might as well be the last day for my job.
First I thought of him as arrogant brat who's ego is too big, and that he is.
What I didn't know was he showed me on the field", Trevor didn't take eyes of the field, he just looked at the field with a smile as England scored another goal.
"18th minute, Spain 0-2 England, a volley scored by Jack Wilshere double the lead for England" came the voice of announcer.
Jack ran towards Matt and jumped on him making him fall, soon there was piles of body, laughing. Referee make them stop and soon start the play again.
"You played football in your youth?" Asked Trevor to which Hamilton shook his head.
"I was a fat bastard, couldn't run. You?" Said Hamilton with a laugh, he wasn't the least bothered about the ongoing match.
"You fat?" Asked surprised Trevor. Hamilton was anything but fat, he looked like a marathon runners on season.
Hamilton grinned at him, "I was 80kgs at 14, I look like this because of that" said Hamilton.
"I got into an accident, was going to see a gal, got run over by a car. Broke my leg, and will to play" said Trevor.
"Doctor said I won't be able to walk" continued Trevor with a grin.
"Heh, some doctor he was?" Said Hamilton making both of them chuckle.
[Commentary box]
13th Minute.
"Unbelievable! How many feets that was, look at Spain's Manager, he sure looks angry" said Louise.
"Absolutely wild! Danny Welback score an incredible goal, that was all Delevigne.
A pass, made from his half, to Welback who shot precisely what a display of long ball football" said Lauren.
"That, should be illegal, how can they counter that! They can't move any further, he humilates them close, and pass like this. There has to be brazilian blood in him! You saw that elastico!" Exclaimed Louise.
"Spain has to get back, right now it's not looking good for them" said Lauren.
0-1 England
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18th minute.
"A screamer from Wilshere! A volley from outside the box, he made it look so easy.
He make a run towards right, gesture left, which was caught by Delevigne from a lot of distance, I don't know what to say" said Lauren, his hands were wiping the sweat on his forehead.
"ITS COMING HOME, IT'S COMING HOME"
"You can hear English crowd from here the commentry box, they are already celebrating their win, and it hasn't been 20 minutes" said Louise.
"Both arsenal protege, Wilshere and Delevigne shine here in the finals" said Lauren.
0-2 England
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22nd Minute
"Delevigne is moving forward! He has crossed 3, Fran Mérida gave a reckless challange! Delevigne got pass! A rabona to Wilshere who found the net.
De gea scrambling around the net, he had kept 2 clean sheets,now all is falling down on his shoulders" Lauren stood up from his seat, his spit on his mic as he spoke.
"Brilliance, no other words. Spain's Manager is doing substitution, and they haven't finished a quarter of a game" said Louise.
"Look at the celebration, Wilshere brushing the studs of Delevigne, summing up the goal." Said Lauren.
"Sit down, the way They are playing, there's more to come" said Louise making Lauren chuckle.
0-3 England
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37 minutes
"It's Jack inside the box, moving past Ben Mee, oh! That's a foul! And ref had given penalty to England" said Lauren.
"Very bad challange, he almost ripped Wilshere's jersey there, good decision by the referee." exclaimed Louise.
"Captain Gibbs give ball to Delevigne, who walked towards Wilshere and gave him the ball"
(On the ground)
"If this a penalty, you're taking it" said Matt to Jack who immediately denied.
"No no no no no" he shook his head, the referee pointed at the spot making Matt grin at Jack who sighed and smiled at him.
"Get that hattrick" said Matt patting his back leaving the ball with him.
(Ground end)
"And Wilshere puts it in making it 0-4 to England, Hattrick for Wilshere in the final game." said Louise with an applause.
0-4 England
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42nd Minutes
"A goal for Welback and nightmare for the young keeper, 4th goal for England, what a game Louise, a game to remember for England, a game to forget for Spain." Said Louise.
"A challange on Wilshere outside the box, he didn't even have the ball! A yellow for Fran Mérida" said Lauren looking at the field.
"It's the third Final Louise we're watching live, and it's the best one hands down" said Lauren.
"I disagree! Last final against Spain vs France was the best, both teams were well matched, compared to whatever this is" said Louise with conviction.
"Both game has its on charm Louise, it's half time. Lets see if anything changes for Spain after the break" said Lauren.
0-5 England
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64th minutes
"Delevigne abandon his position! He making a run from left wing running past Spain's players, he passed the ball, and what a goal! Welback finds the net.
De gea got fingers on the ball but Welback's shot was too powerful" said Lauren.
"And it's another Hattrick for England! Both strikers have performed exceptional, almost all their shots been on target." Said Louise.
"Spain's players walking towards the centre with hands on their waist, slouched. De gea, barking orders to the defenders" said Lauren.
"I'm disappointed Lauren, Spain has a good backline the whole tournament to be destroyed in the final." Said Louise with a sigh.
0-6 England
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89th minutes
"Delevigne passed to Henri, to Jack Cork, A lofted pass to Henri to Delevigne! He crossed halfway line, he's made a run towards the goal. Oh! Yes, it's a goal" said Lauren standing up.
"Marvelous, shot from around 30 yards, this boy got rocket launcher at his feet, de gea stood still" said
Louise.
"What are the defenders doing! Close him down, don't give him space to shoot" said Lauren.
"And leave Wilshere and Welback who were already close to the box?" Asked Louise at which Lauren just sighed.
"CHAMPION! CHAMPION OF HOGWARTS! CHAMPION OF EUROPE" sang the crowd celebrating Matt's goal.
"I think of it as a privilege to see that goal" said Lauren, making Louise nod along with him.
0-7 England
[Box end]
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90 minutes, Refree stoped the play.
Spain 0-7 England.
Goals -
Danny Welbeck (13)(42)(64), Jack Wilshere (18)(22)(P. 37), Matthew Delevigne(89)
Assists -
Matthew Delevigne - 5
Henri Lansbury - 1
Fouls -
Spain - 8
England - 5
Spain's players collapse on the ground, some had tears in their eyes as they walked passed England's players.
"That's the best game we ever played!" Exclaimed Jack as he hugged Matt.
"Ya mate, enjoy. I told you our training would make you the best striker" said Matt laughing, he was absolutely delighted.
He waved at his fans wearing yellow, it made him nervous, but he acknowledged them.
Suddenly he was in the ground, "Danny! Atleast tell me before you jump!"
"Nah mate, your suprised face is priceless" said Welback.
"My spine is priceless too" said Matt dryly.
"Hey Lansbury, woah, careful, Captain!" said Matt, he was lifted by Jack, Danny, Henri, and gibbs, soon the whole team was throwing him in the air as crowd cheered.
"STOP!" screamed Matt, he was holding for his dear life.
Finally he was put down, after minutes of emotional baggage.
"Well played champions" said Coach Hamilton patting their backs.
"Go change into fresh jersy, you'll be receiving medals in 10 minutes, and the trophy" said Trevor with a grin.
"Woohoo" cheered the team as they made their way towards the dressing room.
Matt saw his family and waved at them, so did they in return, he gestured them he'll come back in 5, and went inside.
"You were a demon today!" Exclaimed Gibbs as he looped his arm around Matt's neck.
"It was my job to be cap" said Matt with a shrug.
"I Envy you monster! That passing ability give it to me!" Said Henri shaking him from the other side.
"It's called talent bro" said to Henri who hung his head low.
"Welback and Jack, I don't think they'll sleep" said Gibbs with a laugh.
"I don't think any of us could sleep" said Henri.
Three of them walked towards the gate.
Inside the dressing room was chaos, there was flying sweaty shirts, they showered quickly, and changed into fresh jersy.
[Pov end]