U18 World League

Arena Rondy
Spectators: 10914 (Terracing: 8187, Seating: 2510, VIP seats: 217) Daniel Alcântara made the kick off and thus started the match. The supporters of Pragmáticos 1903 booed when Rondinone F.C - FDFDF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isaltino Tande didn't get a good kick on the ball. 11 minutes into the match, Pragmáticos 1903's goalkeeper Zé Carlos Britto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nilson Paraibano. The supporters of Rondinone F.C - FDFDF booed when Pragmáticos 1903 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thierry Henry didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rômulo de Almeida showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thierry Henry, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's Alberto Freire was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Zé Carlos Britto in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Zé Carlos Britto made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Róbson Prata sent off a good shot on target. If Nilson Paraibano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 47 minutes into the match, Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's goal looked a bit too open when Ferenc Puskás came free, but Rômulo de Almeida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alberto Freire during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Pragmáticos 1903 booed when Rondinone F.C - FDFDF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alberto Freire didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's Rômulo de Almeida played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thierry Henry in the 53rd minute of play. When Tião Maia fell near the penalty area in the 54th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pragmáticos 1903's protests and gave Tião Maia a yellow card for diving instead. In the 54th minute, Tião Maia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's Daniel Alcântara got a free kick in the 57th minute. 62 minutes into the match, Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's goalkeeper Rômulo de Almeida had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ferenc Puskás. 64 minutes into the match, Pragmáticos 1903's goal looked a bit too open when Nilson Paraibano came free, but Zé Carlos Britto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alberto Freire kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. A collision led to Rondinone F.C - FDFDF getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Alberto Freire hit a great ball. 68 minutes into the match, Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's goal looked a bit too open when Thierry Henry came free, but Rômulo de Almeida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rômulo de Almeida showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thierry Henry, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Daniel Alcântara managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Alcântara was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zé Carlos Britto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Zé Carlos Britto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Róbson Prata in the 74th minute of play. Rômulo de Almeida took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thierry Henry, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nilson Paraibano took the ball and in the 77 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Zé Carlos Britto. Zé Carlos Britto dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. 83 minutes into the game, Isaltino Tande was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pragmáticos 1903 the free kick. Zé Carlos Britto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Alcântara in the 90th minute of the match. Thierry Henry kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Chants of Pragmáticos 1903 echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Rondinone F.C - FDFDF had held the ball for most of the match.