U18 World League

Olympic Stadium Maia
Spectators: 8414 (Terracing: 6311, Seating: 1935, VIP seats: 168) Gervásio Lages made the kick off and thus started the match. Eusébio Quintanilha charged in rather forcefully in the 4th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eusébio Quintanilha the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 4 played minutes Ɍυƒυs™ got a freekick which was hit by Eusébio Quintanilha. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kuuno Kadastu in the 6th minute of play forced Ɍυƒυs™'s goalkeeper Maurício Estrada to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 7 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ɍυƒυs™'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Herbert Hanson was slow to take the kick. During this time JK Kurevere's players had a chance to rest. Alex Parente sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Martti Asmer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gusmão Leiria in the 11th minute of the match. Ilmar Kurg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Maurício Estrada having to interfere. After 22 minutes of play, JK Kurevere's Kuuno Auru made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Maurício Estrada was left in no man's land by his defense there! Maurício Estrada made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kuuno Auru in the 32nd minute of play. 34 minutes into the match, Ɍυƒυs™'s goal looked a bit too open when Ilmar Kurg came free, but Maurício Estrada reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 35 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when JK Kurevere's Ilmar Kurg fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. Maurício Estrada stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kuuno Auru's shot from short distance in the 40th minute. Kuuno Auru blasted a shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Maurício Estrada having to make a save. When JK Kurevere's Kuuno Kadastu in the 43rd minute got a chance for a shot 43rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ɍυƒυs™'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 44th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ɍυƒυs™'s goalkeeper Maurício Estrada, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Henri Viksi in the 46th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Maurício Estrada saved Ɍυƒυs™ from getting behind. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Kuuno Kadastu to strike the kick off in the second half. Kuuno Kadastu came free with the goalkeeper in the 51st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Maurício Estrada could save by the left post. Martti Asmer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gervásio Lages in the 52nd minute of the match. A collision led to JK Kurevere getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Hannes Avaja hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Alex Parente managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ɍυƒυs™'s supporters rose to their feet, but Alex Parente was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Martti Asmer breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 60 minutes, Kuuno Auru made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Ɍυƒυs™'s Maurício Estrada tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. JK Kurevere made a substitution. Gerd Saareoja replaced Ilmar Kurg. JK Kurevere's Voldemar Allikmäe was substituted for Ivar Meri. Maurício Estrada made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kuuno Kadastu in the 68th minute. Martti Asmer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gervásio Lages, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Ɍυƒυs™ booed when JK Kurevere was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gerd Saareoja didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 71st match minute, JK Kurevere was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Henri Viksi to maneuver through the defense. When the match had gone on for 73 minutes, Gerd Saareoja took a quick shot and it went in 1-3 without a chance for Maurício Estrada to make any attempt to save it. Martti Asmer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gervásio Lages, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. After some careless play in the JK Kurevere defense, Gusmão Leiria kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Martti Asmer. The JK Kurevere fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Martti Asmer should have stopped the shot. Kuuno Kadastu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Maurício Estrada made a huge save. When JK Kurevere's Gerd Saareoja in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ɍυƒυs™'s goalie prevented a goal. Ɍυƒυs™'s Maurício Estrada played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lembitu Püss in the 89th minute of play. After 91 played minutes JK Kurevere got a freekick which was hit by Gerd Saareoja. Martti Asmer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gusmão Leiria, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 96 minutes into the match, Gervásio Lages had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Martti Asmer. JK Kurevere's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gervásio Lages was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-3. JK Kurevere were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.