U18 World League

Superdome
Spectators: 7972 (Terracing: 5980, Seating: 1834, VIP seats: 158) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Edvaldo Coelho kicked off to start the match. A sloppy throw-in by Kjell Sjöberg in the 2nd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by ATHLETICO PRaiano's Doriva Quintal. The supporters of AC Superstar booed when ATHLETICO PRaiano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Gol didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice moves Göran Ingemarsson could shoot a difficult shot in the 6th minute, which Miguel Pereira however easily saved by the left post. Miguel Pereira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vidar Spetz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Charles Johansson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edvaldo Coelho in the 11th minute of the match. In the 12th match minute, ATHLETICO PRaiano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos Eduardo Lara to maneuver through the defense. After 13 played minutes AC Superstar got a freekick which was hit by Kjell Sjöberg. Miguel Pereira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vidar Spetz in the 15th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vidar Spetz in the 18th minute of play forced ATHLETICO PRaiano's goalkeeper Miguel Pereira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st minute, Edvaldo Coelho made a precise shot to the right of Charles Johansson. AC Superstar's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Charles Johansson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edvaldo Coelho in the 25th minute of the match. After 30 played minutes ATHLETICO PRaiano got a freekick which was hit by Manoel Loureiro. A collision led to AC Superstar getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Sven Söderberg hit a great ball. Eusébio Tepedino hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Roland Nyberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. AC Superstar's Charles Johansson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edvaldo Coelho in the 45th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edvaldo Coelho in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Charles Johansson saved AC Superstar from getting behind. After the first half ATHLETICO PRaiano were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Göran Ingemarsson made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to ATHLETICO PRaiano getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Manoel Loureiro hit a great ball. In the 52nd minute of the match Vidar Spetz shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Miguel Pereira showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After 56 played minutes ATHLETICO PRaiano got a freekick which was hit by Edvaldo Coelho. ATHLETICO PRaiano's Miguel Pereira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sture Ström in the 58th minute of play. Miguel Pereira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sture Ström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 68 in the game by Edvaldo Coelho from a close distance when the talented Charles Johansson managed to make a qualified save. AC Superstar's players were relieved. AC Superstar's Charles Johansson proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 71st minute of the match, managed to save AC Superstar from getting a goal against them. Miguel Pereira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roland Nyberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Miguel Pereira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sture Ström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Miguel Pereira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sture Ström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle went the supporters of ATHLETICO PRaiano were delighted that their team had defeated the much more dominant AC Superstar side.