U18 World League

Arena Arizona
Spectators: 7693 (Terracing: 5771, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) Tabossi's Nicasio Firme started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute, Salvador Chap hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 14th match minute, Tabossi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Americo Firmin to maneuver through the defense. Omar Paul made an important save on a dangerous shot by Simão Sena in the 16th minute. In the 18th minute, Nicasio Firme left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Tabossi fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Freddy Gonza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to A A Arizona getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Chicão Freire hit a great ball. The supporters of Tabossi booed when A A Arizona was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cido Cordeiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 34th minute, Everardo Ixidor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tabossi's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Chicão Freire 38 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-1. After 47 played minutes A A Arizona got a freekick which was hit by Manuel Monteiro. After 48 played minutes, Tabossi's Carmelo Roldan shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Rodolfo Siqueira came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Tabossi reached it. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Vágner Pitta was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of Tabossi booed when A A Arizona was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Simão Sena didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Simão Sena in the 53rd minute of play forced Tabossi's goalkeeper Omar Paul to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 58 played minutes Tabossi got a freekick which was hit by Julio Marino. After 61 played minutes A A Arizona got a freekick which was hit by Edgar Godoi. The supporters of Tabossi booed when A A Arizona was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manuel Monteiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. 71 minutes into the game, A A Arizona's Simão Sena nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Omar Paul made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Manuel Monteiro charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Manuel Monteiro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, A A Arizona's Manuel Monteiro got a free kick in the 78th minute. In the 94th match minute, A A Arizona was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dráusio de Salles to maneuver through the defense. In the 95th minute of the match, Carmelo Roldan got a very nice opportunity to score, but Rodolfo Siqueira was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. A A Arizona fully deserved thier win.