U18 World League

Orlando Pereira
Spectators: 7994 (Terracing: 5997, Seating: 1838, VIP seats: 159) Anthony Shields took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Richard Linhares, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee felt a red card was in order, 10 minutes into the game, when Dorian Marquez put in a rough tackle. In the 10th minute, one of Magnifico FC - FSCMZ:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Magnifico FC - FSCMZ. Nestor Paraibano didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Phil Craft went, in the 16th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. Nestor Paraibano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Phil Craft, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Magnifico FC - FSCMZ's Cícero Faria got a good chance for a goal in the 27th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alan Machado's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 31stth minute, Anthony Shields skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A hard shot 37 in the game by Cícero Faria from a close distance when the talented Anthony Shields managed to make a qualified save. American Airlines's players were relieved. Alan Machado could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 40th minute of the match, but Anthony Shields made a huge save. Richard Senna sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Magnifico FC - FSCMZ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. American Airlines were winning 0-2.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Phil Craft stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A collision led to American Airlines getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Mark Greenwood hit a great ball. After 63 played minutes Magnifico FC - FSCMZ got a freekick which was hit by Chicão Novaes. Juninho Donato kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. In the 75th minute, Richard Senna had to leave the field with a concussion. Bradley Cerna charged in rather forcefully in the 75th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bradley Cerna the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Magnifico FC - FSCMZ's Dinei Magalhães was substituted for Richard Senna. Dorival Xavier took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 78th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Anthony Shields. American Airlines's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Bradley Cerna kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. After 80 played minutes American Airlines got a freekick which was hit by Carlos Adams. In the 85th match minute, Magnifico FC - FSCMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Chicão Novaes to maneuver through the defense. In the 93rdth minute of the game Gugu Tande who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but American Airlines's Anthony Shields was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.