U18 World League

Diego Armando Camp
Spectators: 8085 (Terracing: 6065, Seating: 1859, VIP seats: 161) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Feliberto Fraco started the match with the kick off. Almir Machado was out of position in the 4 minute of play, and Ciriaco Vito capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ciriaco Vito really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. In the 9th minute Rodriguinho Nascimento shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ramiro Nicholas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙'s Rodriguinho Nascimento in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Barrilete Cósmico FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 17 minutes ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Jacobo Illan who took care of the corner kick. Jacobo Illan made a great header on Barrilete Cósmico FC's corner, it was just that ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙'s Almir Machado managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 22ndth minute of the game Rodriguinho Nascimento who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Barrilete Cósmico FC's Ramiro Nicholas was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Almir Machado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ciriaco Vito in the 27th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙'s Eliézer Novaes got a free kick in the 27th minute. Almir Machado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ciriaco Vito, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Barrilete Cósmico FC's Feliberto Fraco got a good chance for a goal in the 30th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 33rd match minute, Barrilete Cósmico FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emanuel Cisco to maneuver through the defense. 34 minutes into the game, Jardel Abraão cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Ramiro Nicholas was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Barrilete Cósmico FC's Ramiro Nicholas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jardel Abraão in the 38th minute of play. A sloppy throw-in by Francisco Guedes in the 44th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Barrilete Cósmico FC's Fidel Di Maria. Isidro Gentza charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Isidro Gentza the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Barrilete Cósmico FC's Isidro Gentza got a free kick in the 47th minute. The supporters of ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙ booed when Barrilete Cósmico FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 49 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isidro Gentza didn't get a good kick on the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jardel Abraão to strike the kick off in the second half. Jacobo Illan's late challenge caught a ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jacobo Illan helped the player get up and apologised. ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙'s Francisco Guedes got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙'s zone, Ciriaco Vito stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Almir Machado came out of the goal and Ciriaco Vito tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 72nd minute, Jacobo Illan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 76th minute the ball was on its way in behind ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙'s goalkeeper Almir Machado, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 80 minutes into the game, Jardel Abraão recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ramiro Nicholas. Jardel Abraão showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-2. Ramiro Nicholas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jardel Abraão, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. An unexpected shot in the 84th minute by Jardel Abraão got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Almir Machado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ciriaco Vito, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. 91 minutes into the match, ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙'s goal looked a bit too open when Ciriaco Vito came free, but Almir Machado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Barrilete Cósmico FC's Ramiro Nicholas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jardel Abraão in the 93rd minute of play. The ♙Fluminense Campéon 23♙ players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Barrilete Cósmico FC from taking control. The game ends in a draw.