U18 World League

Garra do Carrapicho
Spectators: 10810 (Terracing: 8109, Seating: 2486, VIP seats: 215) Xentrias's Robert Ingemarsson got a good chance for a goal in the 5th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Xentrias's Joar Björk got a free kick in the 7th minute. When Carrapichel - FDFDF's Acácio Neto, in the 8th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Carrapichel - FDFDF. 10 minutes into the game, Gualter Paraibano threw the ball into play from the sideline. Xentrias's Leo Harman quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 12 minutes into the game, Emanuel Håkansson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Xentrias's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Carrapichel - FDFDF the free kick. Emanuel Håkansson kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Carrapichel - FDFDF's Acácio Neto managed to work through Xentrias's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Acácio Neto dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Acácio Neto in the 17thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Maximilian Strömbom, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Edson Bertassi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Robert Ingemarsson in the 19th minute of play. Xentrias's Maximilian Strömbom played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by David Fernandes in the 34th minute of play. 36 minutes into the game, Gualter Paraibano threw the ball into play from the sideline. Xentrias's Dan Uggstedt quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After a rather tough play, Xentrias's Ian Nordlander got a free kick in the 37th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rogério Alcântara during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 43rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Xentrias's goalkeeper Maximilian Strömbom, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 46 played minutes Xentrias got a freekick which was hit by Joar Björk. 47 minutes into the match, Xentrias's goal looked a bit too open when Acácio Neto came free, but Maximilian Strömbom reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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 away team seemed most concentrated when Emanuel Håkansson stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Edson Bertassi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olle Säfström in the 67th minute of play. With 70 minutes on the clock, Beto Cavalcante commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Xentrias made a substitution. Pelle Rudqvist replaced Emanuel Håkansson. The goalkeeper, Edson Bertassi, was totally fooled by Xentrias's Robert Ingemarsson, who 73 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. Xentrias's Maximilian Strömbom played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Acácio Neto in the 77th minute of play. Ian Nordlander kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Maximilian Strömbom showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abel de Barros in the 83rd minute of the match. 83 minutes into the match, Acácio Neto had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Maximilian Strömbom. Xentrias's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Acácio Neto was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Edson Bertassi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Robert Ingemarsson in the 86th minute of the match. Allan de Lara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Xentrias getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Pelle Rudqvist hit a great ball. Acácio Neto scored 2-1 in the 97th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Maximilian Strömbom, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Carrapichel - FDFDF's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.