U18 World League

Caverna dos banguela
Spectators: 9215 (Terracing: 6913, Seating: 2119, VIP seats: 183) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Anders Lindsten kicked off to start the match. Michael Malmström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Severino Marquez in the 6th minute of the match. Anders Lindsten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Chiquinho do Nascimento read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. Hugo Alkvist got a throw-in 12 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Lennart Lind. Per-Åke Bruse's late challenge caught a MUSHIBA FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Per-Åke Bruse helped the player get up and apologised. 18 minutes into the match, Linghed Angels FC's goalkeeper Michael Malmström had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Severino Marquez. Michael Malmström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Álvaro Tróia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Severino Marquez in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Michael Malmström prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Lennart Lind kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. In the 24th match minute Raí Nogueira ran free in the middle of the field and shot a long shot which scored behind a totally surprised Michael Malmström. 2-0. Rickard Svensson scored 2-1 in the 27th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Chiquinho do Nascimento, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Chiquinho do Nascimento took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rickard Svensson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Chiquinho do Nascimento made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anders Lindsten in the 46th minute of play. Álvaro Tróia hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Severino Marquez to make the kick off. After 50 played minutes Linghed Angels FC got a freekick which was hit by Per-Åke Bruse. When Rodolfo Donato fell near the penalty area in the 54th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored MUSHIBA FC's protests and gave Rodolfo Donato a yellow card for diving instead. Rodolfo Donato kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Álvaro Tróia in the 63rd minute of play forced Linghed Angels FC's goalkeeper Michael Malmström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 65 minutes into the match, Linghed Angels FC's goal looked a bit too open when Severino Marquez came free, but Michael Malmström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Linghed Angels FC made a substitution. Aleksander Sundling replaced Niclas Vase. In the 68th minute, Cacá Ramalho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 72 minutes into the match, Severino Marquez had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Michael Malmström. Linghed Angels FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Severino Marquez was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. Michael Malmström didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Álvaro Tróia went, in the 75th minute, to the upper right corner, 5-1 was the resulting score. Anders Lindsten received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Chiquinho do Nascimento tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 95 played minutes Linghed Angels FC got a freekick which was hit by Aleksander Sundling. MUSHIBA FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.