U18 World League

Felipe Varga Stadion
Spectators: 7498 (Terracing: 5624, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Göran Haraldsson made the kick off which started today's match. If Göran Haraldsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Pedro Luís Fernandez was a little too slow when Göran Haraldsson got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 5th minute. The score was now 1-0. Dag Bengtsson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Luís Fernandez having to interfere. Pedro Luís Fernandez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Timmy Lundgren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Göran Haraldsson charged in rather forcefully in the 14th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Göran Haraldsson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to NitalarbralatiN getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Göran Haraldsson hit a great ball. Pedro Luís Fernandez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Timmy Lundgren in the 27th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Timmy Lundgren in the 31st minute of play forced Marzagão's goalkeeper Pedro Luís Fernandez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 34th minute, Göran Haraldsson sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Marzagão's Pedro Luís Fernandez didn't even have to move. When Dag Bengtsson came up free with the goalie in the 35th minute, the NitalarbralatiN 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 Dag Bengtsson couldn't finish the play. With a little luck, Marzagão's Pedro Luís Fernandez got control of the ball when Göran Haraldsson tried to sneak it across the goal line. Dag Bengtsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Pedro Luís Fernandez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pedro Luís Fernandez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Göran Haraldsson in the 44th minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Marzagão made a substitution. Remo Borges replaced Válbson Fernandes. Marzagão's Serafim Reis was substituted for Alfredinho Quintal. Marzagão made a substitution. Gilberto Saraiva replaced Fabiano de Queiroz. Gilberto Saraiva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Remo Borges kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Göran Haraldsson took the ball and in the 63 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pedro Luís Fernandez. Pedro Luís Fernandez dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. When Dag Bengtsson fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored NitalarbralatiN's protests and gave Dag Bengtsson a yellow card for diving instead. Dag Bengtsson kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. After 67 played minutes Marzagão got a freekick which was hit by Gilberto Saraiva. NitalarbralatiN's Göran Hägglund proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 69th minute of the match, managed to save NitalarbralatiN from getting a goal against them. Neil Mar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. John Svartengren charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed John Svartengren the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. John Svartengren hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Gilberto Saraiva could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Göran Hägglund made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in NitalarbralatiN's zone, Alberto Prado stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Göran Hägglund came out of the goal and Alberto Prado tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gilberto Saraiva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 82 minutes into the game, Gilberto Saraiva cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Göran Hägglund was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 86th minute, John Svartengren hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 89 minutes into the game, Alfredo Esteves was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Marzagão's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave NitalarbralatiN the free kick. Alfredo Esteves hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. In the 91st match minute, Marzagão was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristian Dias to maneuver through the defense. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.