U18 World League

Caverna dos banguela
Spectators: 9370 (Terracing: 7028, Seating: 2155, VIP seats: 187) Tadeu do Nascimento kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Zé Carlos Britto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luciano Baptista in the 9th minute of the match. Thierry Henry's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rômulo Souto read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 13th minute of play. 13 minutes into the game, Thierry Henry cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Rômulo Souto was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thierry Henry in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rômulo Souto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thierry Henry's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rômulo Souto read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. After having played for 31 minutes, Tiaguinho Luz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MUSHIBA FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tiaguinho Luz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Zé Carlos Britto was out of position in the 33 minute of play, and Gil Meira capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Gil Meira really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. Rômulo Souto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thierry Henry, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thierry Henry's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rômulo Souto read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 39th minute of play. The supporters of MUSHIBA FC booed when Pragmáticos 1903 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. José Vítor Félix didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 48th minute, Ferenc Puskás managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pragmáticos 1903's supporters rose to their feet, but Ferenc Puskás was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rômulo Souto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The MUSHIBA FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Pragmáticos 1903 were winning 1-2.

After 54 minutes MUSHIBA FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ruud Gullit who took care of the corner kick. MUSHIBA FC made a substitution. Toninho Matos replaced Gil Meira. In the 68th minute, Serafim Ramalho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rômulo Souto made a fantastic save in the 71st minute, when Thierry Henry sent off a good shot on target. In the 73rd match minute, MUSHIBA FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by José Maria Figueiredo to maneuver through the defense. Rômulo Souto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ismael Severo in the 74th minute of the match. Tiaguinho Luz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Zé Carlos Britto read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 77th minute of play. In the 79th minute MUSHIBA FC were awarded a corner. Serafim Ramalho went to the cornerflag to take it. MUSHIBA FC's Anselmo Neiva was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Zé Carlos Britto in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Luciano Baptista during the 83rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 83 played minutes MUSHIBA FC got a freekick which was hit by Luciano Baptista. Zé Carlos Britto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tiaguinho Luz in the 85th minute of play. After 87 minutes, Tião Maia mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Pragmáticos 1903 and the MUSHIBA FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 87th match minute, Pragmáticos 1903 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tião Maia to maneuver through the defense. In the 87th minute, Serafim Ramalho left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The MUSHIBA FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. Tiaguinho Luz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Zé Carlos Britto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 97 played minutes MUSHIBA FC got a freekick which was hit by José Maria Figueiredo. The MUSHIBA FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Pragmáticos 1903's performance. The match ended with a win for Pragmáticos 1903.