U18 World League

SpursAcademy Stadium
Spectators: 7720 (Terracing: 5791, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Bento Mendonça got the match started through his kick off. Manuel Silveira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zunbeltz Artealde in the 2nd minute of play. After some careless play in the Suprs Academia defense, Jakobe Villaba kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Manuel Silveira. The Suprs Academia fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Manuel Silveira should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, Suprs Academia's Marcelo Guerreiro got a free kick in the 7th minute. Manuel Silveira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zunbeltz Artealde in the 11th minute of play. In the 11th minute, Telmo Lousada hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Manuel Santiago charged in rather forcefully in the 13th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Manuel Santiago the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Suprs Academia getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Manuel Santiago hit a great ball. Rufio Pumares took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 14th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Manuel Silveira. Suprs Academia's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Manuel Silveira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zunbeltz Artealde, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. 23 minutes into the match, Valle Saron's goalkeeper Rey Villarragut had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tobias Seabra. In the 27th minute, Suprs Academia's Marcelo Guerreiro dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Zunbeltz Artealde to make the kick off. Manuel Silveira stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zunbeltz Artealde's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. If Bento Mendonça had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Manuel Silveira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zunbeltz Artealde, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Arano Esparza in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Manuel Silveira saved Suprs Academia from getting behind. In the 62nd minute, Brun Mugica got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 64 played minutes Suprs Academia got a freekick which was hit by Manuel Santiago. 65 minutes into the game, Rufio Pumares cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Manuel Silveira was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 69th match minute, Valle Saron was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jakobe Villaba to maneuver through the defense. Zoilo Cordon kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Manuel Silveira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zunbeltz Artealde in the 74th minute of the match. In the 87th match minute, Valle Saron was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zunbeltz Artealde to maneuver through the defense. Delfim Neves hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Suprs Academia's Manuel Silveira got control of the ball when Zunbeltz Artealde tried to sneak it across the goal line. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Valle Saron had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.