U18 World League

Monumental do Sesi
Spectators: 7770 (Terracing: 5828, Seating: 1787, VIP seats: 155) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gražvydas Vaitiekus got the match started through his kick off. After a rather tough play, Absoliut's Vladas Melekša got a free kick in the 8th minute. CA Metropolitano - FSCMZ's César Cardozo couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 8th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Absoliut. Evaldas Grikšas made an important save on a dangerous shot by César Cardozo in the 16th minute. Doriva Simões didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Absoliut's Gražvydas Vaitiekus shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-1 in the ordered_time% minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by César Cardozo in the 23rd minute of play forced Absoliut's goalkeeper Evaldas Grikšas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 27th minute, Vismantas Jaugėla got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. With a little luck, Absoliut's Evaldas Grikšas got control of the ball when César Cardozo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Artūras Miežys kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Vismantas Jaugėla kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. In the 36th minute the ball was on its way in behind Absoliut's goalkeeper Evaldas Grikšas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 41 minutes into the match, Gražvydas Vaitiekus had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Doriva Simões. CA Metropolitano - FSCMZ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gražvydas Vaitiekus was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. The CA Metropolitano - FSCMZ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Absoliut were winning 0-2.

César Cardozo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 53rd minute, Gražvydas Vaitiekus left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Absoliut fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. CA Metropolitano - FSCMZ's Fabrício Miranda was substituted for Ediberto Xavier. CA Metropolitano - FSCMZ made a substitution. Natã Koehler replaced Hermínio Araújo. After 60 played minutes Absoliut got a freekick which was hit by Artūras Miežys. Evaldas Grikšas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Júnior Tinoco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Valdemaras Dedura hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. A collision led to Absoliut getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Gražvydas Vaitiekus hit a great ball. Vismantas Jaugėla struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Doriva Simões didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Absoliut. Natã Koehler sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Evaldas Grikšas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from César Cardozo in the 76th minute of play. Artūras Miežys kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. When César Cardozo came up free with the goalie in the 90th minute, the CA Metropolitano - 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 César Cardozo couldn't finish the play. Doriva Simões made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rūtenis Dirvonas in the 93rd minute of play. The Absoliut supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Absoliut would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.