U18 World League

Tykhela Stadium
Spectators: 7519 (Terracing: 5640, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) Matadores FC's Olavo Barbosa 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. Olavo Barbosa succeeded in the game's 3rd minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. When Tykhela FC's Hando Lints in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Matadores FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 9 played minutes Matadores FC got a freekick which was hit by Rafa Hoffmann. Raimo Öösalu hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. Arvo Pihl didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jorge Vianna went, in the 14th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. A collision led to Tykhela FC getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Hardo Leppnurm hit a great ball. Paulo da Silva made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hando Lints in the 20th minute. 23 minutes into the match, Matadores FC's goal looked a bit too open when Aigar Virmaline came free, but Paulo da Silva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 25th match minute, Matadores FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dráusio Viana to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice moves Hando Lints could shoot a difficult shot in the 29th minute, which Paulo da Silva however easily saved by the left post. In the 29th minute of the match, Hando Lints got a very nice opportunity to score, but Paulo da Silva was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Paulo da Silva made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hando Lints in the 32nd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Hando Lints got free with Paulo da Silva in the 34th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 35 minutes, Olavo Barbosa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Matadores FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Olavo Barbosa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 37th minute, Olavo Barbosa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Matadores FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Olavo Barbosa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arvo Pihl breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Hando Lints's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Paulo da Silva firmly grabbed it by the left post. Matadores FC's Paulo da Silva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hardo Leppnurm in the 46th minute of play. Hando Lints came free with the goalkeeper in the 47th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Paulo da Silva could save by the left post. After the first half Matadores FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Hando Lints made a kick off. In the 52nd minute of the match Alo Käps sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Paulo da Silva skillfully saved the ball. Paulo da Silva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aigar Virmaline in the 53rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Tykhela FC's Hardo Leppnurm got a free kick in the 59th minute. Arvo Pihl took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olavo Barbosa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 66 minutes into the match, Hando Lints had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Paulo da Silva. Matadores FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Hando Lints was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. In the 70th minute, Hando Lints left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Tykhela FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. Paulo da Silva showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hando Lints, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Jorge Vianna received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Arvo Pihl tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 77th minute, Hando Lints hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 80 minutes into the game, Jorge Vianna was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Matadores FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tykhela FC the free kick. In the 80th minute, Jorge Vianna hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 81 minutes into the match, Matadores FC's goal looked a bit too open when Aigar Virmaline came free, but Paulo da Silva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Matadores FC's Paulo da Silva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hando Lints in the 83rd minute of play. In the 84th minute Hando Lints shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paulo da Silva saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the Matadores FC defense, Aigar Virmaline kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Paulo da Silva. The Matadores FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Paulo da Silva should have stopped the shot. Paulo da Silva made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Julius Vabadus in the 90th minute of play. When Julius Vabadus got free in front of the goal in the 91st minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Paulo da Silva was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. 94 minutes into the match, Tykhela FC's goal looked a bit too open when Olavo Barbosa came free, but Arvo Pihl reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Tykhela FC booed when Matadores FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. André Luís Silva didn't get a good kick on the ball. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Tykhela FC had played much better football throughout.