U18 World League

Lacerda Stadium
Spectators: 7510 (Terracing: 5633, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) Paulão Valladares started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Gaspar Firme made a fantastic save in the 7th minute, when Gildo Ferraz sent off a good shot on target. Conrado Arruda recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 21 minutes, Iker Restu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Amapola's supporters crossed their fingers, but Iker Restu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 25th minute, Jonas Remicio ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Luís Fernando Batista was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. In the 28th match minute, Salvador Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albertinho Cunha to maneuver through the defense. 28 minutes into the match, Amapola's Alvaro Espiridion broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Jonas Remicio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luís Fernando Batista having to interfere. 33 minutes into the game, Edgardo Refugio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Amapola's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Salvador Futebol Clube the free kick. A collision led to Amapola getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Edgardo Refugio hit a great ball. In the 34th minute, Gildo Ferraz made a precise shot to the right of Gaspar Firme. Amapola's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. 37 minutes into the match, Conrado Arruda notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Amapola's Gaspar Firme. Gaspar Firme was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a rather tough play, Salvador Futebol Clube's Paulão Valladares got a free kick in the 44th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jonas Remicio in the 48th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Luís Fernando Batista prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

Iker Restu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 60th minute, Iker Restu reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Luís Fernando Batista. The goal made the score 2-2. Paulão Valladares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Conrado Arruda had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Iker Restu struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Luís Fernando Batista didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Amapola. Iker Restu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Júlio Mattos charged in rather forcefully in the 92nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Júlio Mattos the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Salvador Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Júlio Mattos hit a great ball. Ignacio Ganix hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match.