U18 World League

NINHO de CUCOS
Spectators: 7579 (Terracing: 5685, Seating: 1743, VIP seats: 151) The supporters of Arrebimba o Malho SLB booed when ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martin Gaufred didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 10th match minute, Arrebimba o Malho SLB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leandro Sacadura to maneuver through the defense. Teofilo Herauso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto Gama, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Martin Gaufred hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Januário Martins fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Teofilo Herauso having to interfere. Vicente Izel hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. A collision led to Arrebimba o Malho SLB getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Sabino Prestes hit a great ball. In the 30th minute, Raul Arce 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. In the 31st match minute, Arrebimba o Malho SLB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Januário Martins to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Raul Arce in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lúcio Lopes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 34thth minute of the game Raul Arce who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Lúcio Lopes was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Raul Arce in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arrebimba o Malho SLB's goalie prevented a goal. Rogério Azenha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Teofilo Herauso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Teofilo Herauso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roberto Gama in the 45th minute of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Raul Arce to make the kick off. Lúcio Lopes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Venancio Chabier in the 65th minute of play. In the 68th minute of the match Arrebimba o Malho SLB got a corner. ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Olívio Soares ran over to the corner to take the kick. It was a well-played corner which Vivaldo Soveral managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. After a rather tough play, Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Vivaldo Soveral got a free kick in the 68th minute. After having played for 72 minutes, Venancio Chabier managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Venancio Chabier was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Raul Arce who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 75thth minute tested the skills of Lúcio Lopes when he managed to save the team from getting behind. A collision led to ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Vicente Izel hit a great ball. When Roberto Gama came up free with the goalie in the 78th minute, the Arrebimba o Malho SLB 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 Roberto Gama couldn't finish the play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Raul Arce got free with Lúcio Lopes in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 88 minutes, Raul Arce made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Lúcio Lopes tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Raul Arce in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arrebimba o Malho SLB's goalie prevented a goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.