U18 World League

Arena Cedro
Spectators: 7668 (Terracing: 5751, Seating: 1764, VIP seats: 153) São José City - FSCMZ's Roger Costa 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juan-Román Riquelme in the 9th minute of play forced São José City - FSCMZ's goalkeeper Hélder Severo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. São José City - FSCMZ's Hélder Severo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Delmar Ubelteso in the 13th minute of play. Sergio Jerrold's late challenge caught a São José City - FSCMZ's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sergio Jerrold helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of São José City - FSCMZ booed when ★ Idεɭcαp FC ツ★ u21 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sergio Jerrold didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in ★ Idεɭcαp FC ツ★ u21's zone, Nelsinho Cunha stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Victoriano Eneto came out of the goal and Nelsinho Cunha tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. São José City - FSCMZ's Hélder Severo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Delmar Ubelteso in the 18th minute of play. Fabio Fiz 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabio Fiz in the 32nd minute of play forced São José City - FSCMZ's goalkeeper Hélder Severo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 33 minutes into the game, Silvestre Elodio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ★ Idεɭcαp FC ツ★ u21's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave São José City - FSCMZ the free kick. Silvestre Elodio hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. Fabio Fiz took the ball and in the 35 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Hélder Severo. Hélder Severo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. In the 45th match minute, São José City - FSCMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tostão Mota to maneuver through the defense. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

In the 59th minute, ★ Idεɭcαp FC ツ★ u21's Sergio Jerrold ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Hélder Severo. Hélder Severo yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. 70 minutes into the match, ★ Idεɭcαp FC ツ★ u21's goal looked a bit too open when Ciro Toledo came free, but Victoriano Eneto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Delmar Ubelteso kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. In the 73rd minute Dito Xavier shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Victoriano Eneto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. São José City - FSCMZ's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Luiz Paulo Leão in the 74th minute. Juan-Román Riquelme could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Hélder Severo made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sergio Jerrold in the 83rd minute of play forced São José City - FSCMZ's goalkeeper Hélder Severo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Roger Costa kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. The São José City - FSCMZ fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. ★ Idεɭcαp FC ツ★ u21 were clearly better and deserved to take the win.