U18 World League

Gabumon Arena
Spectators: 7652 (Terracing: 5741, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Tipi Torices took the kick off in the first half of the match. MetalGarurumon F.C's Tipi Torices got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 23 played minutes MetalGarurumon F.C got a freekick which was hit by Uzuri Garviras. After a rather tough play, Bandelocos's Gonçalo Mattos got a free kick in the 26th minute. Deunoro Cabalar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alberto Palmeira having to interfere. 30 minutes into the match, Bandelocos's goal looked a bit too open when Tipi Torices came free, but Alberto Palmeira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 34 played minutes, Bandelocos's Ramiro Paes shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Xavian Portas 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 Bandelocos reached it. 38 minutes into the game, Ramiro Paes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bandelocos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MetalGarurumon F.C the free kick. The supporters of MetalGarurumon F.C booed when Bandelocos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramiro Paes didn't get a good kick on the ball. 39 minutes into the match, Bandelocos's goalkeeper Alberto Palmeira had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lizer Bettencourt. In the 43rd minute, Hustaz Sasiain hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Jorginho Trancoso fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bandelocos's protests and gave Jorginho Trancoso a yellow card for diving instead. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Matías Veiga to make the kick off. In the 54th minute, Cássio Romero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 56 minutes, Eliseu Guerra mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bandelocos and the MetalGarurumon F.C players grew even worse after the yellow card. When MetalGarurumon F.C's Deunoro Cabalar in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bandelocos's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tadeu Viana during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Edgar Romero kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Alberto Palmeira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tipi Torices, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Gonçalo Mattos kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. In the 88th minute of the match Lizer Bettencourt shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alberto Palmeira showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball.