U18 World League

The Linc
Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) With a couple of smart ball manuevers Naldo Costa in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gaspar Firme saved Amapola from getting behind. With a little luck, Amapola's Gaspar Firme got control of the ball when Tadeu do Vale tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gaspar Firme made a fantastic save in the 11th minute, when Naldo Costa sent off a good shot on target. Through an outstanding action, after 12 minutes, Gaspar Firme successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 13 minutes into the game, Cayetano Cebo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Amapola's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Curiphila Eagles the free kick. 1-0 became the score in the 14th minute when Naldo Costa elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Gaspar Firme was out of position in the 18 minute of play, and Naldo Costa capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Naldo Costa really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. After having played for 22 minutes, Kiko Mattos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Curiphila Eagles's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kiko Mattos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gaspar Firme was out of position in the 23 minute of play, and Patrick Linares capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Patrick Linares really showed his touch with that goal: 3-0. When Naldo Costa came up free with the goalie in the 28th minute, the Curiphila Eagles fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Naldo Costa couldn't finish the play. Gaspar Firme didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Patrick Linares went, in the 33rd minute, to the upper right corner, 4-0 was the resulting score. Naldo Costa succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 5-0 in the 37th playminute. Jonas Remicio struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Murilo Paiva didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Amapola. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 5-0.

It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 52nd minute, but Murilo Paiva got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving Curiphila Eagles hanging dry this time. 55 minutes into the match, Tadeu do Vale had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gaspar Firme. Amapola's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tadeu do Vale was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-0. Murilo Paiva stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mauro Sayveon's shot from short distance in the 64th minute. After 67 played minutes Curiphila Eagles got a freekick which was hit by Tadeu do Vale. Murilo Paiva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mauro Sayveon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 73 played minutes Curiphila Eagles got a freekick which was hit by Patrick Linares. After having played for 75 minutes, Naldo Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Curiphila Eagles's supporters crossed their fingers, but Naldo Costa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Naldo Costa kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Mauro Sayveon struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Murilo Paiva didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Amapola. The crowd rose to their feet as Amapola's Mauro Sayveon slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Murilo Paiva. That made the score 6-1 after 83 minutes of play. 90 minutes into the match, Curiphila Eagles's goal looked a bit too open when Mauro Sayveon came free, but Murilo Paiva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Curiphila Eagles's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.