U18 World League

Caverna dos banguela
Spectators: 9370 (Terracing: 7028, Seating: 2155, VIP seats: 187) MUSHIBA FC's Luciano Baptista 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nilson Paraibano in the 2nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rômulo Souto saved MUSHIBA FC from getting behind. 10 minutes into the match, Tiaguinho Luz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rômulo de Almeida. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tiaguinho Luz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. 17 minutes into the match, MUSHIBA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Róbson Prata came free, but Rômulo Souto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luciano Baptista hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. The supporters of MUSHIBA FC booed when Rondinone F.C - FDFDF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alberto Freire didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rômulo Souto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nilson Paraibano's shot from short distance in the 33rd minute. Rômulo de Almeida made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tiaguinho Luz in the 36th minute. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's goalkeeper Rômulo de Almeida, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of MUSHIBA FC booed when Rondinone F.C - FDFDF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alberto Freire didn't get a good kick on the ball. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

In the 53rd minute Daniel Alcântara shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rômulo Souto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Amauri Rocha during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Rondinone F.C - FDFDF getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Amauri Rocha hit a great ball. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF made a substitution. Nuno Donato replaced Virgílio Costa. After 58 played minutes Rondinone F.C - FDFDF got a freekick which was hit by Amauri Rocha. Rômulo de Almeida made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tiaguinho Luz in the 59th minute of play. Rômulo de Almeida showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luciano Baptista in the 62nd minute of the match. A collision led to MUSHIBA FC getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Serafim Ramalho hit a great ball. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF made a substitution. Nuno Rosado replaced Fernandinho Sá. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's Jailson Almeida was substituted for Nelson Esteves. With a little luck, MUSHIBA FC's Rômulo Souto got control of the ball when Róbson Prata tried to sneak it across the goal line. Rômulo de Almeida made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tiaguinho Luz in the 78th minute of play. Serafim Ramalho kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. A collision led to Rondinone F.C - FDFDF getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Amauri Barros hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in MUSHIBA FC's zone, Nuno Donato stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rômulo Souto came out of the goal and Nuno Donato tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. MUSHIBA FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.