U21 World League

El Borinot
Spectators: 7593 (Terracing: 5696, Seating: 1746, VIP seats: 151) Agroboys SM - CIMZ's Natanael Prata 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. Válter Alagoano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carlos Loureiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Carlos Loureiro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 5th minute of the match, but Válter Alagoano made a huge save. Natanael Prata received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Sebastian Lundberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as Carlos Loureiro kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Válter Alagoano. That made the score 1-0 in the 14 minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Tirant lo Blanch's zone, Frederico Negri stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sebastian Lundberg came out of the goal and Frederico Negri tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Germano Félix charged in rather forcefully in the 20th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Germano Félix the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Germano Félix hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. 29 minutes into the game, Tirant lo Blanch's Carlos Loureiro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Válter Alagoano made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. The throw-in from Germano Félix in the 33rd minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Tirant lo Blanch's Gerard López. Through an outstanding action, after 34 minutes, Válter Alagoano successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 39 minutes into the game, Carlos Loureiro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tirant lo Blanch's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Agroboys SM - CIMZ the free kick. After 39 played minutes Tirant lo Blanch got a freekick which was hit by Carlos Loureiro. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Carlos Loureiro was the one to do the kick off. Carlos Loureiro took the ball and in the 53 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Válter Alagoano. Válter Alagoano dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. Sebastian Lundberg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Natanael Prata in the 57th minute. 59 minutes into the game, Vicente Rodríguez threw the ball into play from the sideline. Agroboys SM - CIMZ's Natanael Prata quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Carlos Loureiro struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Válter Alagoano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tirant lo Blanch. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carlos Loureiro in the 70th minute of play forced Agroboys SM - CIMZ's goalkeeper Válter Alagoano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cleiton Medeiros kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. After 75 minutes of play, Tirant lo Blanch's Carlos Loureiro made it 4-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Válter Alagoano was left in no man's land by his defense there! Carlos Loureiro took the ball and in the 81 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Válter Alagoano. Válter Alagoano dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 5-0. Tirant lo Blanch's Carlos Loureiro got a good chance for a goal in the 87th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Carlos Loureiro might have been able to make a better finish in the 89th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Válter Alagoano. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Carlos Loureiro ran back to his position shaking his head. Válter Alagoano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlos Loureiro in the 89th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Carlos Loureiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tirant lo Blanch's supporters rose to their feet, but Carlos Loureiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Válter Alagoano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Tirant lo Blanch were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Agroboys SM - CIMZ for a fine match.