U18 World League

Uspallata
Spectators: 7543 (Terracing: 5659, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) Diguinho Nunes started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 3 minutes into the match, Toa Toa 4EVER's goal looked a bit too open when Rafael Cisco came free, but Víktor de Sena reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Nippur de Lagash 2 booed when Toa Toa 4EVER was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adriano do Nascimento didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mateo Bingen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Diguinho Nunes, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Tomás Segio's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Víktor de Sena firmly grabbed it by the left post. The supporters of Toa Toa 4EVER booed when Nippur de Lagash 2 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Clemente Ciano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mateo Bingen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Diguinho Nunes in the 31st minute of play. After 32 played minutes Nippur de Lagash 2 got a freekick which was hit by Godofredo Ur. Jailson Diniz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mateo Bingen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Nippur de Lagash 2's Rafael Cisco got a free kick in the 42nd minute. When Godofredo Ur fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nippur de Lagash 2's protests and gave Godofredo Ur a yellow card for diving instead. Godofredo Ur hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. 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.

In the 57th minute, Enrique Mota hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 58 minutes into the match, Toa Toa 4EVER's goal looked a bit too open when Braulio Monico came free, but Víktor de Sena reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Víktor de Sena showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafael Cisco in the 62nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Jairo Quintal managed to get in a good position for a shot. Toa Toa 4EVER's supporters rose to their feet, but Jairo Quintal was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mateo Bingen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Víktor de Sena made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rafael Cisco in the 67th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Diguinho Nunes in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mateo Bingen prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Toa Toa 4EVER's Fábio Guedes got a free kick in the 83rd minute. After 85 played minutes Nippur de Lagash 2 got a freekick which was hit by Godofredo Ur. In the 93rd minute, Rafael Cisco 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. A collision led to Toa Toa 4EVER getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Adriano do Nascimento hit a great ball. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.