U18 World League

Airo
Spectators: 8066 (Terracing: 6051, Seating: 1855, VIP seats: 160) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jonathan Gitano got the match started through his kick off. Carrada d´Ansiedade FC's Rui Valentim got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 21st minute of the match Carrada d´Ansiedade FC got a corner. DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Rui Valentim ran over to the corner to take the kick. Estevão Mafra hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. A collision led to DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25 getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Herminio Boniel hit a great ball. In the 29th minute, Albérico Cortez fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Mariano Lauaxeta, passed just outside the right post. Mariano Lauaxeta made an important save on a dangerous shot by Xavier Carvalhal in the 34th minute. In the 39th match minute, Carrada d´Ansiedade FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gualter Espírito Santo to maneuver through the defense. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Xavier Carvalhal to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute Xavier Carvalhal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mariano Lauaxeta saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Xavier Carvalhal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jonathan Gitano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 61st minute of the match, but Hilário Salgado made a huge save. Albérico Cortez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mariano Lauaxeta having to interfere. Gualter Espírito Santo was shown his second yellow card after 70 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jonathan Gitano during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Jonathan Gitano hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. Xavier Ávila kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. In the 86th minute, Albérico Cortez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Adolfo Rico fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's protests and gave Adolfo Rico a yellow card for diving instead. After 87 played minutes DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25 got a freekick which was hit by Adolfo Rico. A collision led to Carrada d´Ansiedade FC getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Albérico Cortez hit a great ball. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.