U18 World League

Real Arena
Spectators: 7528 (Terracing: 5647, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) With a little luck, Three Lions FC's Célio Baiano got control of the ball when Alfredo Fernandes tried to sneak it across the goal line. 13 minutes into the match, REAL VASCO RIO's goal looked a bit too open when Kléber Cerezo came free, but Júlio Catarinense reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Three Lions FC defense, Alfredo Fernandes kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Célio Baiano. The Three Lions FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Célio Baiano should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kléber Cerezo in the 18th minute of play forced REAL VASCO RIO's goalkeeper Júlio Catarinense to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. REAL VASCO RIO's Júlio Catarinense played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Oscar Linhares in the 20th minute of play. After 20 played minutes Three Lions FC got a freekick which was hit by Igor Pitta. Júlio Catarinense took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kléber Cerezo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Júlio Catarinense made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oscar Linhares in the 24th minute of play. Alfredo Fernandes's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 27thth minute, Célio Baiano skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. REAL VASCO RIO's Júlio Catarinense played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kléber Cerezo in the 33rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by João Hermes in the 35th minute of play forced REAL VASCO RIO's goalkeeper Júlio Catarinense to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. REAL VASCO RIO's Horácio Damião got a good chance for a goal in the 39th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 45 minutes, Oscar Linhares mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Three Lions FC and the REAL VASCO RIO players grew even worse after the yellow card. Júlio Catarinense showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oscar Linhares, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Oscar Linhares stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The referee felt a red card was in order, 51 minutes into the game, when Luciano Leão put in a rough tackle. After 51 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for REAL VASCO RIO! The referee gave Three Lions FC a penalty, 53 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Júnior Branco, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of REAL VASCO RIO's Júlio Catarinense. 1-1. João Hermess short, quick shot in the 59thth minute got Júlio Catarinense to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The audience thought a goal was coming when João Hermes got free with Júlio Catarinense in the 62nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Júlio Catarinense showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oscar Linhares in the 68th minute of the match. 71 minutes into the match, REAL VASCO RIO's goal looked a bit too open when Kléber Cerezo came free, but Júlio Catarinense reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 75 minutes into the game, Rogério Furlan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. REAL VASCO RIO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Three Lions FC the free kick. Júnior Branco took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 76th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Júlio Catarinense. REAL VASCO RIO's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 76th minute, Alfredo Fernandes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Célio Baiano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Fernandes in the 81st minute of play. 82 minutes into the match, Three Lions FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alfredo Fernandes came free, but Célio Baiano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 84th minute Kléber Cerezo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Júlio Catarinense saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Júlio Catarinense made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kléber Cerezo in the 88th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Oscar Linhares managed to get in a good position for a shot. Three Lions FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Oscar Linhares was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Júlio Catarinense breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 92nd match minute, REAL VASCO RIO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Natã Nogueira to maneuver through the defense. Cafu de Moraes struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Júlio Catarinense didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Three Lions FC. Júlio Catarinense took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cafu de Moraes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.