U18 World League

Orlando Pereira
Spectators: 7992 (Terracing: 5995, Seating: 1838, VIP seats: 159) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Modesto Ranolfo kicked off to start the match. Masters United F.C.'s Paulo Ralondo managed to work through Magnifico FC - FSCMZ's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Paulo Ralondo dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. A collision led to Masters United F.C. getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Fernando Romero hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Masters United F.C.'s Paulo Ralondo got a free kick in the 27th minute. In the 28th match minute, Masters United F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isaac Inocente to maneuver through the defense. Masters United F.C.'s Zeledon Guillem proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 29th minute of the match, managed to save Masters United F.C. from getting a goal against them. Nestor Paraibano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Matias Quintun, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Paulo Ralondo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Magnifico FC - FSCMZ getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Chicão Novaes hit a great ball. After 45 played minutes Masters United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Danilo Lertxun. The supporters of Magnifico FC - FSCMZ booed when Masters United F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 48 match minutes in a wonderful position. Modesto Ranolfo didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Richard Linhares came up free with the goalie in the 48th minute, the Magnifico FC - FSCMZ fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Richard Linhares couldn't finish the play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Richard Linhares to make the kick off. Matias Quintuns short, quick shot in the 54thth minute got Nestor Paraibano to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Zeledon Guillem showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richard Senna in the 55th minute of the match. After 57 minutes, Claudio Cordaro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Masters United F.C. and the Magnifico FC - FSCMZ players grew even worse after the yellow card. Zeledon Guillem showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richard Linhares in the 58th minute of the match. Paulo Ralondo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Nestor Paraibano made a huge save. Nestor Paraibano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Modesto Ranolfo, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Zeledon Guillem showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richard Linhares, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. 84 minutes into the match, Magnifico FC - FSCMZ's goalkeeper Nestor Paraibano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Paulo Ralondo. Nestor Paraibano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Ralondo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Magnifico FC - FSCMZ's Nestor Paraibano got control of the ball when Matias Quintun tried to sneak it across the goal line. Nestor Paraibano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edelmiro Nerio, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.