U18 World League

FILBERT STREET
Spectators: 7650 (Terracing: 5739, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) Akira アキラ's Marcelo Custódio 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. 6 minutes into the match, Akira アキラ's goalkeeper Zé Augusto Tavares had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sol Sutcliffe. Wágner Valle was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 9 minutes into the match. After 9 played minutes Akira アキラ got a freekick which was hit by Wágner Valle. Zé Augusto Tavares made a fantastic save in the 11th minute, when Eddie Read sent off a good shot on target. Zé Augusto Tavares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stuart Bradbury, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Akira アキラ's Zé Augusto Tavares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfred Rayner in the 25th minute of play. Zé Augusto Tavares made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Felix Ball sent off a good shot on target. Alfredão Fernandez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 36 played minutes Leicester Foxes Academy got a freekick which was hit by Sol Sutcliffe. Freddy Hehir showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alfredão Fernandez, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alfred Rayner in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zé Augusto Tavares saved Akira アキラ from getting behind. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Stuart Bradbury made a kick off. Alfredão Fernandez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Akira アキラ's zone, Alfred Rayner stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zé Augusto Tavares came out of the goal and Alfred Rayner tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stuart Bradbury in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zé Augusto Tavares prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Alfredão Fernandez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Freddy Hehir made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredão Fernandez in the 73rd minute of play. Zé Augusto Tavares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stuart Bradbury, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. When Felix Ball fell near the penalty area in the 88th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Leicester Foxes Academy's protests and gave Felix Ball a yellow card for diving instead. In the 88th minute, Felix Ball hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Alfredão Fernandez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Sol Sutcliffe kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. If Alfredão Fernandez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Leicester Foxes Academy walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.