U21 World League

Sprite Stadium
Spectators: 7717 (Terracing: 5789, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Nurqulu Ähädov got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute, Nayden Stefov made a precise shot to the right of Betão Paraíba. Sprite Star Football's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. 8 minutes into the match, Espirillo FC's Nurqulu Ähädov sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Betão Paraíba narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ciro Taurino kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. A collision led to Sprite Star Football getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Christiano Ramalho hit a great ball. Sprite Star Football's Betão Paraíba played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nurqulu Ähädov in the 17th minute of play. In the 18th match minute, Espirillo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andi Mešanović to maneuver through the defense. Nestor Kelemen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Monge Mong's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. Betão Paraíba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nurqulu Ähädov, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. 23 minutes had been played when some careless play by Sprite Star Football's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ciro Taurino was slow to take the kick. During this time Espirillo FC's players had a chance to rest. David Corderun scored 0-2 in the 26th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Betão Paraíba, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Espirillo FC were awarded a corner in the 36th minute after Sprite Star Football's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ciro Taurino took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Ciro Taurino got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Betão Paraíba quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Betão Paraíba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from David Corderun, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. In the 40th minute Christiano Ramalho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nestor Kelemen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nurqulu Ähädov in the 42nd minute of play forced Sprite Star Football's goalkeeper Betão Paraíba to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Sprite Star Football getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Marquinhos Falcão hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Sprite Star Football's zone, Nurqulu Ähädov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Betão Paraíba came out of the goal and Nurqulu Ähädov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Angelo Linares to strike the kick off in the second half. 55 minutes into the match, Espirillo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Angelo Linares came free, but Nestor Kelemen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Sprite Star Football booed when Espirillo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paul McGrath didn't get a good kick on the ball. Espirillo FC's Nestor Kelemen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Angelo Linares in the 60th minute of play. After 68 played minutes Espirillo FC got a freekick which was hit by Nayden Stefov. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Christiano Ramalho during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Christiano Ramalho kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Betão Paraíba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ciro Taurino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nurqulu Ähädov got free with Betão Paraíba in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Betão Paraíba was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Nurqulu Ähädov showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-3 in the 78 minute of play. Freddy Elequemedo hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Through an outstanding action, after 88 minutes, Betão Paraíba successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Nurqulu Ähädov scored 0-4 in the 93rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Betão Paraíba, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Espirillo FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.