National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 1028 (Terracing: 772, Seating: 236, VIP seats: 20) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Luan Guilherme got the match started through his kick off. Alan Loyola showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mike Hutchings, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. After 5 played minutes U21 Brazil got a freekick which was hit by Kléber Sarmento. In the 6th minute of the match Ozzy Billing shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alan Loyola showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. U21 Brazil's Alan Loyola played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Steven Hancock in the 9th minute of play. In the 11th minute, Luan Guilherme got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 15 minutes into the match, U21 Brazil's goal looked a bit too open when Michael Blakewell came free, but Alan Loyola reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 18th minute Steven Hancock shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alan Loyola saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The corner led to U21 England's Ronny Trusswell getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Steven Hancock in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alan Loyola saved U21 Brazil from getting behind. Alan Loyola took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michael Blakewell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 33rd match minute, U21 England was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ronny Trusswell to maneuver through the defense. In the 34thth minute of the game Luan Guilherme who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but U21 England's Colin Robson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 36th minute Steven Hancock shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alan Loyola saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A hard shot 37 in the game by Luan Guilherme from a close distance when the talented Colin Robson managed to make a qualified save. U21 England's players were relieved. Kléber Sarmento sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. U21 Brazil made a substitution. Cristian Matorin replaced Arlindo Tavares. 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 players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Michael Blakewell was the one to do the kick off. Oscar Bernardi kicked well hit freekick during the 50th minute of the match. A collision led to U21 Brazil getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Vitório Salgado hit a great ball. Alan Loyola made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Steven Hancock in the 63rd minute of play. A collision led to U21 Brazil getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Ramón Pena hit a great ball. U21 England's Ashley Quantrill was substituted for Mike Hutchings. The supporters of U21 England booed when U21 Brazil was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramón Pena didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 70th minute of the match, Steven Hancock tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Alan Loyola saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 70 minutes into the match, U21 Brazil's goal looked a bit too open when Steven Hancock came free, but Alan Loyola reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, U21 Brazil's Freddy Adu got a free kick in the 72nd minute. U21 England's Sol Hotte was substituted for Michael Blakewell. In the 73rd match minute, U21 Brazil was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Freddy Adu to maneuver through the defense. Alan Loyola was out of position in the 74 minute of play, and Steven Hancock capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Steven Hancock really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. 77 minutes into the game, Ashley Quantrill recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Alan Loyola. Ashley Quantrill showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. With a little luck, U21 Brazil's Alan Loyola got control of the ball when Sol Hotte tried to sneak it across the goal line. Alan Loyola made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Ashley Quantrill sent off a good shot on target. Colin Robson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fábio Lopez in the 86th minute of the match. Colin Robson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fábio Lopez, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. U21 England's attack was well implemented in the 91st minute, but when Sol Hotte was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. After 93 played minutes U21 Brazil got a freekick which was hit by Cristian Matorin.