U18 World League

Marcelo Gallardo
Spectators: 7446 (Terracing: 5586, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gustavo Alves got the match started through his kick off. Aaron Mero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudinho Falcão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ceilândia Futebol Clube's defense didn't have a chance, in the 8th minute, when Esteve Mazuste scored to the left of an out of position Danilo Garcia, making the score, 1-0. José Augusto Cosme kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dario Tipi got free with Danilo Garcia in the 17th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 20 minutes into the match, Yofré AFC's goal looked a bit too open when David Pontes came free, but Aaron Mero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ceilândia Futebol Clube's Danilo Garcia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Esteve Mazuste in the 25th minute of play. With 31 minutes on the clock, Flavio Itzaina commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 31st minute, one of Yofré AFC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Yofré AFC. Yofré AFC's Aaron Mero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustavo Alves in the 36th minute of play. Aaron Mero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonas Dracena in the 37th minute of play. After having played for 42 minutes, Esteve Mazuste managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Yofré AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Esteve Mazuste was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Ceilândia Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Adelino França hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dario Tipi got free with Danilo Garcia in the 48th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort.

In the 53rd minute, Dario Tipi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Yofré AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. After 64 played minutes Ceilândia Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Jonas Dracena. Aaron Mero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonas Dracena, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 68 played minutes Yofré AFC got a freekick which was hit by Rosendo Bertol. Gustavo Alves received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Aaron Mero tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dario Tipi in the 71st minute of play forced Ceilândia Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Danilo Garcia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aaron Mero came out of the goal in the 77th minute to try and stop a shot by Ceilândia Futebol Clube's David Pontes. But to his dismay, David Pontes quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. After a defensive mix-up in Ceilândia Futebol Clube's zone, Dario Tipi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Danilo Garcia came out of the goal and Dario Tipi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A hard shot 93 in the game by David Pontes from a close distance when the talented Aaron Mero managed to make a qualified save. Yofré AFC's players were relieved. Yofré AFC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.