U18 World League

NEM CT Stadium
Spectators: 7538 (Terracing: 5655, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) Sixto Guillelmus's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Wilbur Farrell read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. Bradley Burks struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Gerardo Rufo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for New England Minas. Gerardo Rufo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diogo Yurin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 14 minutes into the game, Diogo Yurin lined in a short shot 1-1 behind a frustrated Gerardo Rufo. Gerardo Rufo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Diogo Yurin in the 20th minute of the match. Parker Nance took the ball and in the 22 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gerardo Rufo. Gerardo Rufo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Diogo Yurin in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gerardo Rufo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Diogo Yurin took the ball and in the 35 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gerardo Rufo. Gerardo Rufo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. The audience was convinced that Diogo Yurin's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gerardo Rufo was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. Gerardo Rufo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Diogo Yurin in the 45th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Locura Académica's zone, Wilfredo Middleton stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gerardo Rufo came out of the goal and Wilfredo Middleton tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nemesio Frasquito was the one to do the kick off. Gerardo Rufo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Diogo Yurin's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. After 54 minutes, Celedonio Mundo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Locura Académica and the New England Minas players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of New England Minas booed when Locura Académica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Celedonio Mundo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bradley Burks in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gerardo Rufo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 56th play minutes Diogo Yurin shot 4-1, a short shot which went by Gerardo Rufo and just under the crossbar into goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bradley Burks in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gerardo Rufo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 62 minutes into the match, Locura Académica's goal looked a bit too open when Diogo Yurin came free, but Gerardo Rufo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of New England Minas booed when Locura Académica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sixto Guillelmus didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Locura Académica getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Nemesio Frasquito hit a great ball. Gerardo Rufo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diogo Yurin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gerardo Rufo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Parker Nance, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 67th minute Bradley Burks shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gerardo Rufo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 81 minutes into the match, Locura Académica's goal looked a bit too open when Diogo Yurin came free, but Gerardo Rufo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Diogo Yurin in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gerardo Rufo saved Locura Académica from getting behind. Gerardo Rufo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diogo Yurin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gerardo Rufo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Diogo Yurin's shot from short distance in the 95th minute. When the referee ended the match the New England Minas players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.