U21 World League

Allianz Zuera Parque
Spectators: 7645 (Terracing: 5735, Seating: 1758, VIP seats: 152) Zuera Never End MZC's Jeferson Vasconcelos 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. When Richarlison de Andrade came up free with the goalie in the 9th minute, the Henley Utd fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Richarlison de Andrade couldn't finish the play. In the 10th minute, Dudu Jacinto reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Adrian Säv. The goal made the score 1-0. Dudu Jacinto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adrian Säv having to interfere. Adrian Säv took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jeferson Vasconcelos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jeferson Vasconcelos in the 28th minute of play forced Henley Utd's goalkeeper Adrian Säv to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Afonsinho Sampaio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richarlison de Andrade, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Afonsinho Sampaio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richarlison de Andrade, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Zuera Never End MZC's Afonsinho Sampaio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Richarlison de Andrade in the 30th minute of play. Adrian Säv showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dudu Jacinto, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rafael Novaes during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Gianluca Scamacca received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Afonsinho Sampaio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 42 played minutes Henley Utd got a freekick which was hit by Sverker Enström. Joel Pimenta took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 43rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Adrian Säv. Henley Utd's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 47th match minute, Zuera Never End MZC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dudu Jacinto to maneuver through the defense. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Richarlison de Andrade made a kick off. Gianluca Scamacca received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Afonsinho Sampaio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jeferson Vasconcelos kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. 68 minutes into the match, Marc-Joel van Bronckhorst had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Afonsinho Sampaio. Zuera Never End MZC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Marc-Joel van Bronckhorst was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. Afonsinho Sampaio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marc-Joel van Bronckhorst, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 75th minute, Richarlison de Andrade hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 86th minute the ball was on its way in behind Henley Utd's goalkeeper Adrian Säv, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Henley Utd booed when Zuera Never End MZC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jailson de Amaral didn't get a good kick on the ball. Henley Utd's Yngve Stigsson shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 97th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Afonsinho Sampaio but with some difficulty. Henley Utd's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.