National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 10302 (Terracing: 7727, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Pedro Toledo started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th minute, Natã das Neves left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The U21 Brazil fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. With a little luck, U21 United Arab Emirates's Abdulatif Al Sharah got control of the ball when Pedro Toledo tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Romeu Diniz in the 9th minute of play forced U21 United Arab Emirates's goalkeeper Abdulatif Al Sharah to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Abdulatif Al Sharah took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frank Leite, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 14 minutes into the match, U21 United Arab Emirates's goalkeeper Abdulatif Al Sharah had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Pedro Toledo. Abdulatif Al Sharah made an important save on a dangerous shot by Frank Leite in the 15th minute. In the 20th minute, Frank Leite hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Natã das Neves's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Abdulatif Al Sharah was relentless in the 23rd minute of the game. In the 24th minute Romeu Diniz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abdulatif Al Sharah saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. U21 Brazil were awarded a corner in the 26th minute after U21 United Arab Emirates's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Pedro Toledo took the corner. After taking down the ball on U21 Brazil's corner Pedro Toledo fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Abdulatif Al Sharah quite easily take care of the ball. 29 minutes had been played when some careless play by U21 United Arab Emirates's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Pedro Toledo was slow to take the kick. During this time U21 Brazil's players had a chance to rest. The corner led U21 Brazil's Frank Leite to fire away a dangerous shot which Abdulatif Al Sharah despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Abdulatif Al Sharah stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Frank Leite's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. After 29 minutes, Frank Leite made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. U21 United Arab Emirates's Abdulatif Al Sharah tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Frank Leite took the ball and in the 34 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Abdulatif Al Sharah. Abdulatif Al Sharah dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. U21 Brazil's Wágner Moura played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edrees Al Rifaee in the 39th minute of play. U21 United Arab Emirates's Abdulatif Al Sharah proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 47th minute of the match, managed to save U21 United Arab Emirates from getting a goal against them. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Qutaiba Al Ramzi made a kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pedro Toledo in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Abdulatif Al Sharah prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Abdulatif Al Sharah made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Natã das Neves in the 53rd minute of play. Pedro Toledo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Natã das Neves in the 55th minute of play forced U21 United Arab Emirates's goalkeeper Abdulatif Al Sharah to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Abdulatif Al Sharah made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amadeu de Mendonça in the 60th minute of play. 63 minutes into the game, Pedro Toledo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Abdulatif Al Sharah was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Abdulatif Al Sharah showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Natã das Neves, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Abdulatif Al Sharah showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Romeu Diniz, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. In the 70th minute, Natã das Neves made a precise shot to the right of Abdulatif Al Sharah. U21 United Arab Emirates's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. U21 Brazil made a substitution. Arthur Lago replaced Adhemar Senna. When U21 Brazil's Natã das Neves in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 United Arab Emirates's goalie prevented a goal. Natã das Neves took the ball and in the 80 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Abdulatif Al Sharah. Abdulatif Al Sharah dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 6-0. Abdulatif Al Sharah took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nilton Carvalho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Nilton Carvalho managed to get in a good position for a shot. U21 Brazil's supporters rose to their feet, but Nilton Carvalho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Abdulatif Al Sharah breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 89th match minute, U21 United Arab Emirates was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edrees Al Rifaee to maneuver through the defense. 95 minutes into the match, U21 United Arab Emirates's goal looked a bit too open when Romeu Diniz came free, but Abdulatif Al Sharah reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. There was no doubt that U21 Brazil were the better team. U21 Brazil's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.