U18 World League

Galaxy Arena
Spectators: 7691 (Terracing: 5769, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) Cristóvão Maciel made the kick off and thus started the match. Sebastião Garcia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodrigo Paublo in the 9th minute of the match. In the 10th minute, Elite™- FC Galácticos's João Pedro Goiano dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristóvão Maciel in the 13th minute of play forced AC LeX Luthor's goalkeeper Albino Hitz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Elite™- FC Galácticos's João Pedro Goiano got a free kick in the 14th minute. 18 minutes into the game, Nicolas Mendes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Elite™- FC Galácticos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AC LeX Luthor the free kick. In the 18th minute, Nicolas Mendes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jonas Abreu kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. In the 25th minute of the match Angelo Lugo shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sebastião Garcia showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 33 minutes into the game, Albano Cortez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AC LeX Luthor's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Elite™- FC Galácticos the free kick. After a rather tough play, AC LeX Luthor's Albano Cortez got a free kick in the 33rd minute. A collision led to Elite™- FC Galácticos getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Jonas Abreu hit a great ball. 47 minutes into the match, Elite™- FC Galácticos's goal looked a bit too open when Baldomero Xabat came free, but Sebastião Garcia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Baldomero Xabat made the kick off in the second half. Baldomero Xabat sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. AC LeX Luthor's Albino Hitz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by João Pedro Goiano in the 54th minute of play. Albano Cortez kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. 57 minutes had been played when some careless play by AC LeX Luthor's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Nicolas Mendes was slow to take the kick. During this time Elite™- FC Galácticos's players had a chance to rest. 59 minutes into the game, AC LeX Luthor's Baldomero Xabat nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sebastião Garcia made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. 63 minutes into the match, AC LeX Luthor's goal looked a bit too open when Benedito Carvalho came free, but Albino Hitz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 64th match minute, Elite™- FC Galácticos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raphael de Brito to maneuver through the defense. Sebastião Garcia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jesus Tonio, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Sebastião Garcia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baldomero Xabat in the 66th minute of the match. Sebastião Garcia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Baldomero Xabat, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. 79 minutes into the match, AC LeX Luthor's goal looked a bit too open when Cristóvão Maciel came free, but Albino Hitz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 96 minutes into the match, João Pedro Goiano had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Albino Hitz. AC LeX Luthor's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that João Pedro Goiano was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-2. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Elite™- FC Galácticos had won after a very even match.