U18 World League

The Betsy Stadium
Spectators: 7970 (Terracing: 5979, Seating: 1833, VIP seats: 158) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Edgard Vides got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd match minute, Staffy Terrier FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rod Holland to maneuver through the defense. In the 15th minute Edgard Vides shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeff Weir saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hortêncio da Silveira during the 18th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 18th match minute, Litoral EC - CIMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hortêncio da Silveira to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gaz Weatherhead got free with Joélson Carvalho in the 19th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to Staffy Terrier FC getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Jonathan Cheetham hit a great ball. In the 39th minute, Edgard Vides made a precise shot to the right of Jeff Weir. Staffy Terrier FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. After 41 played minutes Litoral EC - CIMZ got a freekick which was hit by Tales Leite. When Mick Newman fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Staffy Terrier FC's protests and gave Mick Newman a yellow card for diving instead. In the 46th minute, Mick Newman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 47th minute of the match Elias Paulista shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jeff Weir showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Charlie Cheeseman made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Litoral EC - CIMZ getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Kléberson Travassos hit a great ball. In the 54th match minute, Staffy Terrier FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaz Weatherhead to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 56th minute, Edgard Vides managed to get in a good position for a shot. Litoral EC - CIMZ's supporters rose to their feet, but Edgard Vides was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jeff Weir breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Staffy Terrier FC's zone, Edgard Vides stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jeff Weir came out of the goal and Edgard Vides tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kléberson Travassos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jeff Weir having to interfere. Thom Warburton charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Thom Warburton the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Litoral EC - CIMZ booed when Staffy Terrier FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thom Warburton didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Litoral EC - CIMZ booed when Staffy Terrier FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albert Bentley didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Elias Paulista in the 76th minute really tested Jeff Weir's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. A hard shot 79 in the game by Edgard Vides from a close distance when the talented Jeff Weir managed to make a qualified save. Staffy Terrier FC's players were relieved. Through an outstanding action, after 82 minutes, Jeff Weir successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The supporters of Staffy Terrier FC booed when Litoral EC - CIMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tales Leite didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jeff Weir took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elias Paulista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Litoral EC - CIMZ had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.