U23 World League

Lost Limbs Arena
Spectators: 7651 (Terracing: 5740, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cristóvão de Sousa kicked off to start the match. Dean Watts stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cristóvão de Sousa's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. In the 5thth minute of the game Cristóvão de Sousa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Amputees FC's Dean Watts was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to The Best Ones getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Luisinho Veiga hit a great ball. Marcus Roach's late challenge caught a The Best Ones's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marcus Roach helped the player get up and apologised. Berke Crampton scored 1-0 in the 10th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Juarês Fantini, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Dean Watts showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristóvão de Sousa, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. The Best Ones's Juarês Fantini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abraham Laing in the 19th minute of play. A collision led to The Best Ones getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Sílvio Luiz Koehler hit a great ball. The The Best Ones fans' excitement grew in the 25th match minute when The Best Ones's Cristóvão de Sousa looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Arnaldo Sarmento sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 32ndth minute of the game Cristóvão de Sousa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Amputees FC's Dean Watts was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Juarês Fantini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abraham Laing, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 35 played minutes Amputees FC got a freekick which was hit by Ed Mckinley. In the 36th match minute, The Best Ones was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristóvão de Sousa to maneuver through the defense. Luisinho Veiga charged in rather forcefully in the 39th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luisinho Veiga the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 39 played minutes The Best Ones got a freekick which was hit by Luisinho Veiga. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

In the 55th minute, Abraham Laing left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Amputees FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. In the 59th minute Amputees FC were awarded a corner. Marcus Roach went to the cornerflag to take it. Ed Mckinley made a great header on Amputees FC's corner, it was just that The Best Ones's Juarês Fantini managed to reach the ball for a save. After 61 minutes The Best Ones's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Marcus Roach who took care of the corner kick. Marcus Roach made a great header on Amputees FC's corner, it was just that The Best Ones's Juarês Fantini managed to reach the ball for a save. Dean Watts was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Luisinho Veiga showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 62 minute of play. Marcus Roach kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Dean Watts made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristóvão de Sousa in the 67th minute of play. In the 68th minute, Washington Coelho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet as Cristóvão de Sousa kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Dean Watts. That made the score 2-3 in the 72 minute of play. With a little luck, Amputees FC's Dean Watts got control of the ball when Cristóvão de Sousa tried to sneak it across the goal line. Luisinho Veiga fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dean Watts having to interfere. Tiago Pitta kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. After having played for 84 minutes, Arnaldo Sarmento managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. The Best Ones's supporters crossed their fingers, but Arnaldo Sarmento was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 89 minutes, Eden Heberle mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Amputees FC and the The Best Ones players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Amputees FC's Eden Heberle got a free kick in the 89th minute. When The Best Ones's Washington Coelho in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Amputees FC's goalie prevented a goal. When Marcus Roach was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 92 minutes had been played. After a rather tough play, Amputees FC's Marcus Roach got a free kick in the 93rd minute. The supporters of Amputees FC booed when The Best Ones was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Washington Coelho didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 95th minute the ball was on its way in behind The Best Ones's goalkeeper Juarês Fantini, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The Best Ones's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.