U23 World League

Vila Belmiro
Spectators: 7510 (Terracing: 5633, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) Rui Teixeira struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Rusty Little didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Diamante Negro DK - VV. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rui Teixeira in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rusty Little prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rusty Little showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gerson Fernandez, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. A collision led to Santos FC getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Tuan Wall hit a great ball. Gerson Fernandez scored 0-1 in the 19th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rusty Little, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Lionel Parrish came free with the goalkeeper in the 23rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Abelardo Carioca could save by the left post. In the 25th minute, Mitch Crabtree hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 30th minute Gerson Fernandez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rusty Little saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 31 minutes into the match, Santos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rui Teixeira came free, but Rusty Little reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Diamante Negro DK - VV's Rui Teixeira in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Santos FC's goalie prevented a goal. A hard shot by Tuan Wall from long distance, 42 minutes into the match, got Abelardo Carioca's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Rusty Little showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gerson Fernandez, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

After 50 minutes, Kauã Mangueira mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Diamante Negro DK - VV and the Santos FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Kauã Mangueira hit a great freekick 50 minutes into the match. After having played for 55 minutes, Gerson Fernandez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Diamante Negro DK - VV's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gerson Fernandez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Tommy Bolton had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rui Teixeira in the 58thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Rusty Little, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After having played for 61 minutes, Tracey Foley managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Santos FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tracey Foley was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Abelardo Carioca made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rueben Trotter in the 64th minute of play. Gerson Fernandez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Rusty Little tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Diamante Negro DK - VV getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Júnior Mattos hit a great ball. 73 minutes into the match, Santos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gerson Fernandez came free, but Rusty Little reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 80th minute Gerson Fernandez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rusty Little saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Santos FC booed when Diamante Negro DK - VV was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sérgio Arce didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rusty Little made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rui Teixeira in the 84th minute. When the match had gone on for 89 minutes, Rui Teixeira took a quick shot and it went in 0-2 without a chance for Rusty Little to make any attempt to save it. In the 93rd minute, Rui Teixeira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Diamante Negro DK - VV's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.