U18 World League

Pikachuzim Arena
Spectators: 10879 (Terracing: 8160, Seating: 2502, VIP seats: 217) Pragmáticos 1903's Ferenc Puskás started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 5th minute Thierry Henry shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Luiz Matorin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 8thth minute of the game Thierry Henry who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but AS Pikachuzim's Pedro Luiz Matorin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Zé Carlos Britto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Denílson Arantes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 13th minute, AS Pikachuzim's Denílson Arantes dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Pedro Luiz Matorin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tadeu do Nascimento in the 30th minute of play. 31 minutes into the game, Ulisses Teixeira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AS Pikachuzim's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pragmáticos 1903 the free kick. In the 31st minute, Ulisses Teixeira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pedro Luiz Matorin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Thierry Henry in the 32nd minute of play. In the 34th minute Denílson Arantes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zé Carlos Britto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 36 minutes into the match, Pragmáticos 1903's goal looked a bit too open when Denílson Arantes came free, but Zé Carlos Britto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tiago Lira hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. In the 44th minute, Rodolfo Pinheiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rodolfo Pinheiro kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

In the 58th minute, Rodolfo Pinheiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to AS Pikachuzim getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Rodolfo Pinheiro hit a great ball. When Denílson Arantes came up free with the goalie in the 67th minute, the AS Pikachuzim fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Denílson Arantes couldn't finish the play. Pragmáticos 1903's Caio Barreto was substituted for José Vítor Félix. Pragmáticos 1903 made a substitution. Ismael Severo replaced Tadeu do Nascimento. AS Pikachuzim's Pedro Luiz Matorin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ferenc Puskás in the 70th minute of play. When AS Pikachuzim's Rodolfo Pinheiro in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pragmáticos 1903's goalie prevented a goal. In the 72nd minute Ferenc Puskás shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Luiz Matorin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Pragmáticos 1903 getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Thierry Henry hit a great ball. Pedro Luiz Matorin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ferenc Puskás, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. When Denílson Arantes fell near the penalty area in the 88th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AS Pikachuzim's protests and gave Denílson Arantes a yellow card for diving instead. Denílson Arantes kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. After 93 played minutes AS Pikachuzim got a freekick which was hit by Rodolfo Pinheiro. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The AS Pikachuzim fans cheered their team off the field, for while Pragmáticos 1903 had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.