U18 World League

Marcos Mazer
Spectators: 8000 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 160) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Thomas Wassberg kicked off to start the match. Matheus Donelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alex Vallin, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. 15 minutes into the match, MAFFIAN's goalkeeper Aron Dahlbom had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ángel Romero. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Vallin in the 16th minute of play forced MAZER SAF's goalkeeper Matheus Donelli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 22nd minute Cafu Alagoano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aron Dahlbom saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. André Ramalho's late challenge caught a MAFFIAN's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. André Ramalho helped the player get up and apologised. André Ramalho kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. After some careless play in the MAZER SAF defense, George Svensson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Matheus Donelli. The MAZER SAF fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Matheus Donelli should have stopped the shot. A collision led to MAZER SAF getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. André Ramalho hit a great ball. Matheus Donelli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thomas Wassberg in the 39th minute of the match. Matheus Donelli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thomas Wassberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Matheus Donelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alex Vallin, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. After 46 minutes, Thomas Wassberg mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the MAFFIAN and the MAZER SAF players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 46th match minute, MAFFIAN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thomas Wassberg to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to MAFFIAN getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. George Svensson hit a great ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ángel Romero to strike the kick off in the second half. Thomas Wassberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Matheus Donelli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. MAZER SAF's Matheus Donelli proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 55th minute of the match, managed to save MAZER SAF from getting a goal against them. Matheus Donelli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gunde Svan in the 59th minute of play. Matheus Donelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thomas Wassberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. 65 minutes into the match, MAZER SAF's goalkeeper Matheus Donelli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alex Vallin. 66 minutes into the game, MAFFIAN's Alex Vallin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Matheus Donelli made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. MAFFIAN made a substitution. Dennis Edström replaced George Svensson. 71 minutes into the match, MAFFIAN's goal looked a bit too open when Valdo Sampaio came free, but Aron Dahlbom reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 72 minutes into the game, Greger Broberg was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MAFFIAN's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MAZER SAF the free kick. In the 75th match minute, MAZER SAF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joélson Coutinho to maneuver through the defense. When MAZER SAF's Cafu Alagoano in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MAFFIAN's goalie prevented a goal. Rômulo Amaral hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. After having played for 90 minutes, Torgny Mogren managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MAFFIAN's supporters crossed their fingers, but Torgny Mogren was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, MAZER SAF's Matheus Donelli got control of the ball when Dennis Edström tried to sneak it across the goal line. Matheus Donelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Torgny Mogren, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. The MAFFIAN 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.