U18 World League

Arena Barcellos
Spectators: 8035 (Terracing: 6027, Seating: 1848, VIP seats: 160) Gavril Turceanu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jailson Batista in the 6th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Tadeu Guerra kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Gavril Turceanu. That made the score 1-0 in the 8 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Orelio Picka in the 13th minute of play forced THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalkeeper Gavril Turceanu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gil Coelho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgar Josan, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. 24 minutes into the match, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalkeeper Gavril Turceanu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jailson Batista. Gil Coelho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgar Josan in the 28th minute of play. Orelio Picka's late challenge caught a THE CRYSTAL SHIP's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Orelio Picka helped the player get up and apologised. After 30 played minutes Barcellos Mineiro FC got a freekick which was hit by Orelio Picka. In the 31st minute, Remus Agudaru hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 36thth minute of the game Matei Udrescu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Barcellos Mineiro FC's Gil Coelho was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Manuel Antunes hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Gavril Turceanu made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Jailson Batista sent off a good shot on target. In the 44th minute, Barcellos Mineiro FC's Jailson Batista ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Gavril Turceanu. Gavril Turceanu yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. After 47 played minutes THE CRYSTAL SHIP got a freekick which was hit by Grigore Bota. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jailson Batista was the one to do the kick off. Gavril Turceanu didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jailson Batista went, in the 55th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-0 was the resulting score. Waka Barcellos kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Barcellos Mineiro FC made a substitution. Gernando Bueno replaced João Adolfo Hermes. The supporters of THE CRYSTAL SHIP booed when Barcellos Mineiro FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Waka Barcellos didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 80 played minutes THE CRYSTAL SHIP got a freekick which was hit by Grigore Bota. After a defensive mix-up in THE CRYSTAL SHIP's zone, Percy Prestes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gavril Turceanu came out of the goal and Percy Prestes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jailson Batista in the 86th minute of play forced THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalkeeper Gavril Turceanu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 88 minutes into the match, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goal looked a bit too open when Orelio Picka came free, but Gavril Turceanu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gavril Turceanu came out of the goal in the 96th minute to try and stop a shot by Barcellos Mineiro FC's Jailson Batista. But to his dismay, Jailson Batista quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-0. Barcellos Mineiro FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of THE CRYSTAL SHIP for a fine match.