U18 World League

Rising Sun Stadium
Spectators: 7778 (Terracing: 5834, Seating: 1789, VIP seats: 155) After 5 minutes, Vivaldo Munhoz made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Samurai Champions FC's Alexsandro Netto tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 8th minute, Alex Toledo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vivaldo Munhoz in the 12th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alexsandro Netto saved Samurai Champions FC from getting behind. Samurai Champions FC's Alexsandro Netto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vivaldo Munhoz in the 15th minute of play. Gilvan Paes kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cauã Arantes got free with Arnaldo de Carvalho in the 17th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 18 minutes into the match, Goblins F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Leopoldo Velasco came free, but Arnaldo de Carvalho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 24 minutes into the game, Agostinho Borges cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Alexsandro Netto was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Agostinho Borges in the 33rd minute of play forced Samurai Champions FC's goalkeeper Alexsandro Netto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind Samurai Champions FC's goalkeeper Alexsandro Netto, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 41st minute, Zé Pedro Mendes 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. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-3 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tony Viana to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vivaldo Munhoz in the 51st minute of play forced Samurai Champions FC's goalkeeper Alexsandro Netto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tony Viana in the 52nd minute of play forced Goblins F.C.'s goalkeeper Arnaldo de Carvalho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 54 minutes had been played when some careless play by Goblins F.C.'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Kiko Antunes was slow to take the kick. During this time Samurai Champions FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Kiko Antunes almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Goblins F.C.'s Arnaldo de Carvalho did a great save. After 55 played minutes Goblins F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Eduardo Machado. Leopoldo Velasco kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Goblins F.C.'s Vivaldo Munhoz slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Alexsandro Netto. That made the score 0-4 after 63 minutes of play. Leopoldo Velasco hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Agostinho Borges managed to get in a good position for a shot. Goblins F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Agostinho Borges was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alexsandro Netto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Samurai Champions FC getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Kiko Antunes hit a great ball. Vivaldo Munhoz struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Alexsandro Netto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Goblins F.C.. In the 73rd minute, Kiko Antunes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 79th minute the ball was on its way in behind Samurai Champions FC's goalkeeper Alexsandro Netto, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Zé Pedro Mendes's late challenge caught a Samurai Champions FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zé Pedro Mendes helped the player get up and apologised. After 81 played minutes Goblins F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Zé Pedro Mendes. Arnaldo de Carvalho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tony Viana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Goblins F.C. players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.