U18 World League

ESPN Black Arena
Spectators: 7478 (Terracing: 5610, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Aírton Paraibano took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Flavio Gorka had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 7th minute, André Luiz Porto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Black Devils's Roque Venerando got a good chance for a goal in the 8th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 12 minutes into the match, Roque Venerando notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of ViraLataCaramelo U18's Kléber Donato. Kléber Donato was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 15 minutes into the game, Black Devils's Flavio Gorka nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kléber Donato made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. If Roque Venerando had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 25th minute, Black Devils's Flavio Gorka ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Kléber Donato. Kléber Donato yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 4-0. If Flavio Gorka had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 42nd match minute, ViraLataCaramelo U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by André Luiz Porto to maneuver through the defense. Kléber Donato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erasmo Bide, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Black Devils's Genaro Mannuel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aírton Paraibano in the 45th minute of play. In the 47th match minute, Black Devils was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Filiberto Hulberto to maneuver through the defense. Genaro Mannuel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edmílson Paes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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 4-0.

The wind increased when Roque Venerando made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute, Cafu Porto 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. In the 57th minute, ViraLataCaramelo U18's Pedro Paulo Cosme seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Pedro Paulo Cosme the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of ViraLataCaramelo U18 protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Pedro Paulo Cosme had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. Pedro Paulo Cosme kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. 58 minutes into the match, Black Devils's Roque Venerando broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. If Iuri Vidal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 67 minutes into the game, Black Devils's Flavio Gorka nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kléber Donato made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-0. Kléber Donato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Flavio Gorka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to ViraLataCaramelo U18 getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Aírton Paraibano hit a great ball. In the 80th minute, Erasmo Bide ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Kléber Donato was frozen by the shot and now it was 6-0. 84 minutes into the match, ViraLataCaramelo U18's goal looked a bit too open when Erasmo Bide came free, but Kléber Donato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Edmílson Paes's late challenge caught a Black Devils's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Edmílson Paes helped the player get up and apologised. After 95 played minutes ViraLataCaramelo U18 got a freekick which was hit by Edmílson Paes. Black Devils walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.