U18 World League

Largo 13 de Maio
Spectators: 7532 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ramiro Bertassi made the kick off which started today's match. Ramiro Bertassi hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Santo Amaro AC's zone, Muhannad Ajram stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eusébio Albuquerque came out of the goal and Muhannad Ajram tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience was convinced that Muhannad Ajram's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Eusébio Albuquerque was relentless in the 7th minute of the game. 9 minutes into the game, Doriva Andrade was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Santo Amaro AC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Líbano the free kick. Muhannad Ajram sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 12 minutes of play Santo Amaro AC's Doriva Andrade was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Doriva Andrade hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. Muhannad Ajram's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eusébio Albuquerque read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 13th minute of play. When Dani Tajid fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Líbano's protests and gave Dani Tajid a yellow card for diving instead. Dani Tajid kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Muhannad Ajram in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Eusébio Albuquerque prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fabiano Gaspar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Diya Arif during the 27th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Líbano's Diya Arif got a free kick in the 28th minute. When Líbano's Muhannad Ajram in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Santo Amaro AC's goalie prevented a goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Muhannad Ajram made the kick off in the second half. Ramiro Bertassi kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. The supporters of Líbano booed when Santo Amaro AC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabiano Gaspar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eusébio Albuquerque made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Muhannad Ajram in the 60th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Santo Amaro AC's Beto Maciel got a free kick in the 61st minute. Alan Ribeiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Fatih Adas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 67 played minutes Líbano got a freekick which was hit by Muhannad Ajram. Fabiano Gaspar got in the 70th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Fatih Adas handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Fatih Adas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sandro Barreto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With an all-out effort, Líbano's Eusébio Albuquerque threw himself towards the right post 74 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Muhannad Ajram, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After having played for 82 minutes, Sandro Barreto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Santo Amaro AC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sandro Barreto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 84 minutes into the game, Sandro Barreto was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Santo Amaro AC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Líbano the free kick. Eusébio Albuquerque made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Kareem Dajaj sent off a good shot on target. Eusébio Albuquerque made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Kareem Dajaj sent off a good shot on target. A hard shot 88 in the game by Muhannad Ajram from a close distance when the talented Eusébio Albuquerque managed to make a qualified save. Santo Amaro AC's players were relieved. Sandro Barreto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sandro Barreto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fatih Adas having to interfere. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.