U18 World League

Bisturi Arena
Spectators: 8027 (Terracing: 6022, Seating: 1846, VIP seats: 159) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Luiz Nascimento made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Luiz Nascimento hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Federico Azzolina kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. ҜƗŇǤ ŁƗØŇ Ř€Đ βŁΔĆҜ's defense didn't have a chance, in the 24th minute, when Cosimo Gaeta scored to the left of an out of position Oswaldo Nunes, making the score, 1-0. Oswaldo Nunes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christian Malandra in the 27th minute of the match. 39 minutes into the match, Bisturi F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Flavinho de Andrade came free, but Emanuele Donadoni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Oswaldo Nunes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cosimo Gaeta in the 42nd minute of play. Oswaldo Nunes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cosimo Gaeta, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. 45 minutes into the match, ҜƗŇǤ ŁƗØŇ Ř€Đ βŁΔĆҜ's goal looked a bit too open when Ercole Cesare came free, but Oswaldo Nunes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cosimo Gaeta stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Oswaldo Nunes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cosimo Gaeta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Bisturi F.C.'s Cosimo Gaeta in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ҜƗŇǤ ŁƗØŇ Ř€Đ βŁΔĆҜ's goalie prevented a goal. After 52 played minutes ҜƗŇǤ ŁƗØŇ Ř€Đ βŁΔĆҜ got a freekick which was hit by José Pedro Loureiro. Oswaldo Nunes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cosimo Gaeta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 56 minutes into the match, Flavinho de Andrade had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Emanuele Donadoni. Bisturi F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Flavinho de Andrade was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. ҜƗŇǤ ŁƗØŇ Ř€Đ βŁΔĆҜ made a substitution. Rafinha Lopez replaced Tiaguinho Hermes. Emanuele Donadoni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Flavinho de Andrade, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bisturi F.C.'s Emanuele Donadoni proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 66th minute of the match, managed to save Bisturi F.C. from getting a goal against them. In the 67th match minute, Bisturi F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cosimo Gaeta to maneuver through the defense. With his leg Emanuele Donadoni managed to avoid a goal in the 74thth minute, when ҜƗŇǤ ŁƗØŇ Ř€Đ βŁΔĆҜ's Luiz Nascimento fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 76 played minutes ҜƗŇǤ ŁƗØŇ Ř€Đ βŁΔĆҜ got a freekick which was hit by Flavinho de Andrade. After some careless play in the Bisturi F.C. defense, Luiz Nascimento kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Emanuele Donadoni. The Bisturi F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Emanuele Donadoni should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Attilio Uguccioni in the 85th minute of play forced ҜƗŇǤ ŁƗØŇ Ř€Đ βŁΔĆҜ's goalkeeper Oswaldo Nunes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 87 minutes into the game, ҜƗŇǤ ŁƗØŇ Ř€Đ βŁΔĆҜ's José Pedro Loureiro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Emanuele Donadoni made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. ҜƗŇǤ ŁƗØŇ Ř€Đ βŁΔĆҜ had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.