U18 World League

Marcos Mazer
Spectators: 8000 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 160) Ángel Romero started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Kyle Connor was out of position in the 10 minute of play, and Rômulo Amaral capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Rômulo Amaral really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. In the 17th match minute, MAZER SAF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joélson Coutinho to maneuver through the defense. Matheus Donelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Harold Lloyd, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. The supporters of Heavenly Hooters booed when MAZER SAF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Afonsinho Medeiros didn't get a good kick on the ball. Matheus Donelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Shawn Banks, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Harold Lloyd in the 35th minute of play forced MAZER SAF's goalkeeper Matheus Donelli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 38 minutes, Max Langford mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Heavenly Hooters and the MAZER SAF players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 41 played minutes Heavenly Hooters got a freekick which was hit by Eric Goodwin. After 43 played minutes MAZER SAF got a freekick which was hit by André Ramalho. Matheus Donelli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Shawn Banks, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of MAZER SAF booed when Heavenly Hooters was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eric Goodwin didn't get a good kick on the ball. 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 1-0.

Max Langford kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. MAZER SAF were furious when Gernando Vianna was red carded, 57 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 58th match minute, MAZER SAF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gernando Vianna to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rômulo Amaral in the 64th minute of play forced Heavenly Hooters's goalkeeper Kyle Connor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ángel Romero kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. MAZER SAF's João Carlos Fantini was substituted for Paulo Renato Gonçalves. A collision led to MAZER SAF getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Ángel Romero hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Shawn Banks in the 69th 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 70th match minute, Heavenly Hooters was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lon Chaney to maneuver through the defense. In the 79th minute, Almir Alcântara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Heavenly Hooters's Camron Houlahan was substituted for Conal Toovey. A collision led to MAZER SAF getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Almir Alcântara hit a great ball. 82 minutes into the match, MAZER SAF's goal looked a bit too open when Shawn Banks came free, but Matheus Donelli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. MAZER SAF's Matheus Donelli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Harold Lloyd in the 84th minute of play. 96 minutes into the match, Max Langford dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Matheus Donelli, 1-2. Heavenly Hooters's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.