U18 World League

Aro Stadium
Spectators: 7749 (Terracing: 5813, Seating: 1782, VIP seats: 154) Vila Zumbi - Férias's Magno Moreira 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 8th minute there was a penalty for Vila Zumbi - Férias. Magno Moreira stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Niklas Engström. 0-1. In the 12th match minute, Aro FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bengt-Rune Ahlin to maneuver through the defense. Magno Moreira was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 13th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Niklas Engström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Magno Moreira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Georg Klintæus fell near the penalty area in the 17th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Aro FC's protests and gave Georg Klintæus a yellow card for diving instead. In the 17th match minute, Aro FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Georg Klintæus to maneuver through the defense. Niklas Engström stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Magno Moreira's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. 21 minutes into the match, Aro FC's goal looked a bit too open when Magno Moreira came free, but Niklas Engström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 29 minutes into the game, Agnaldo Amaral was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vila Zumbi - Férias's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Aro FC the free kick. In the 29th match minute, Vila Zumbi - Férias was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Agnaldo Amaral to maneuver through the defense. In the 35th minute Josef Hellbom shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Geovanildo Mendi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 36 played minutes Vila Zumbi - Férias got a freekick which was hit by Agnaldo Amaral. A collision led to Aro FC getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Malte Olofsson hit a great ball. In the 43rd minute, Elano Coutinho made a precise shot to the right of Niklas Engström. Aro FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. In the 46th minute Magno Moreira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Niklas Engström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Aro FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Vila Zumbi - Férias were winning 0-2.

Vila Zumbi - Férias's Geovanildo Mendi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Malte Olofsson in the 51st minute of play. In the 54th match minute, Vila Zumbi - Férias was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elano Coutinho to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet as Elano Coutinho kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Niklas Engström. That made the score 0-3 in the 57 minute of play. Elano Coutinho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 67 minutes into the match, Aro FC's goalkeeper Niklas Engström had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Magno Moreira. 70 minutes into the game, Magno Moreira lined in a short shot 0-4 behind a frustrated Niklas Engström. With his leg Niklas Engström managed to avoid a goal in the 73rdth minute, when Vila Zumbi - Férias's Magno Moreira fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Agnaldo Amaral could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Niklas Engström made a huge save. In the 82nd minute, Magno Moreira made a precise shot to the right of Niklas Engström. Aro FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-5. In the 85th minute Georg Klintæus shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Geovanildo Mendi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Aro FC getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Josef Hellbom hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Magno Moreira in the 94th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Niklas Engström saved Aro FC from getting behind. The supporters of Aro FC booed when Vila Zumbi - Férias was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elano Coutinho didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Vila Zumbi - Férias players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.