U21 World League

Premier Stadium
Spectators: 7677 (Terracing: 5758, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) The supporters of Premier FC booed when Abutres 2003 FDP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zé Carlos Lira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Premier FC's Ernani Xavier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zé Carlos Lira in the 9th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Premier FC's Paulo José Vianna got a free kick in the 10th minute. A collision led to Abutres 2003 FDP getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Caio Aguiar hit a great ball. In the 18th minute of the match Paulo José Vianna sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Caio da Costa skillfully saved the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zé Carlos Lira in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ernani Xavier prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 24 minutes into the match, Abutres 2003 FDP's goalkeeper Caio da Costa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Oswaldo Alvarenga. Ernani Xavier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jairo Leão, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. With a little luck, Abutres 2003 FDP's Caio da Costa got control of the ball when Oswaldo Alvarenga tried to sneak it across the goal line. Cauan Barros charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cauan Barros the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Premier FC's Cauan Barros got a free kick in the 32nd minute. After 37 minutes of play, Abutres 2003 FDP's Gabriel Vidal made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ernani Xavier was left in no man's land by his defense there! The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rubens Maia during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 41 played minutes, Abutres 2003 FDP's Caio Aguiar shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ernani Xavier came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Abutres 2003 FDP reached it. After a rather tough play, Abutres 2003 FDP's Flavinho Britto got a free kick in the 44th minute. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Vinícius Soeiro was the one to do the kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Zé Carlos Lira managed to get in a good position for a shot. Abutres 2003 FDP's supporters rose to their feet, but Zé Carlos Lira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ernani Xavier breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dadá da Costa hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Abutres 2003 FDP's Gabriel Vidal got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Caio da Costa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dadá da Costa, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. After 58 played minutes Abutres 2003 FDP got a freekick which was hit by Cacá Prestes. In the 59th minute, Paulo José Vianna sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Abutres 2003 FDP's Caio da Costa didn't even have to move. Caio da Costa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cauan Barros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vinícius Soeiro struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Ernani Xavier didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Abutres 2003 FDP. Cauan Barros kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. 71 minutes into the game, Paulo José Vianna was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Premier FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Abutres 2003 FDP the free kick. Vinícius Soeiro who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 73rdth minute tested the skills of Ernani Xavier when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Ernani Xavier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jairo Leão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Abutres 2003 FDP players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.