U21 World League

Beira Rio
Spectators: 8133 (Terracing: 6100, Seating: 1870, VIP seats: 163) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Lucas Head Son started the match with the kick off. After 3 played minutes INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA got a freekick which was hit by Geovanni Ramalho. Alisson Goycochea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ronaldo Nazário De Lima in the 4th minute of play. Ronaldo Nazário De Lima blasted a shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alisson Goycochea having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ronaldo Nazário De Lima in the 6th minute of play forced INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's goalkeeper Alisson Goycochea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 8th minute Ronaldo Nazário De Lima shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alisson Goycochea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's Lucas Head Son slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of David Seaman. That made the score 1-0 after 10 minutes of play. 14 minutes into the match, Linghed Angels FC's goalkeeper David Seaman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nilmar de Souza. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lucas Head Son in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg David Seaman saved Linghed Angels FC from getting behind. In the 18th minute, Ronaldo Nazário De Lima left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Linghed Angels FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Bolli Kant hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. Alisson Goycochea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ronaldo Nazário De Lima in the 25th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's goal looked a bit too open when Ronaldo Nazário De Lima came free, but Alisson Goycochea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 30th match minute, Linghed Angels FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Per-Oskar Ekgren to maneuver through the defense. Alisson Goycochea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ronaldo Nazário De Lima in the 33rd minute of play. Linghed Angels FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 35th minute, when Lucas Head Son scored to the left of an out of position David Seaman, making the score, 2-1. The supporters of Linghed Angels FC booed when INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniel Wincek didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 44th minute, Oskar Kellberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. David Seaman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jorge da Silva, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Johan Arhenius to make the kick off. Johan Arhenius's late challenge caught a INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Johan Arhenius helped the player get up and apologised. After 51 played minutes Linghed Angels FC got a freekick which was hit by Johan Arhenius. 56 minutes into the game, Daniel Wincek threw the ball into play from the sideline. Linghed Angels FC's Isaac Fridlund quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ronaldo Nazário De Lima in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alisson Goycochea prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Linghed Angels FC made a substitution. Guto Lago replaced Bolli Kant. Linghed Angels FC's Fu Ling was substituted for Ronaldo Nazário De Lima. Alisson Goycochea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nikki Elin, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. David Seaman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucas Head Son, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. After 80 minutes INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Guto Lago who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Linghed Angels FC's Guto Lago to fire away a dangerous shot which Alisson Goycochea despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 84 minutes into the match, Nikki Elin notched a goal, 2-3, to the right of INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's Alisson Goycochea. Alisson Goycochea was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fu Ling in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alisson Goycochea prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Fu Ling's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alisson Goycochea was relentless in the 93rd minute of the game. Linghed Angels FC's David Seaman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nilmar de Souza in the 94th minute of play.