U18 World League

Arena Bombadão
Spectators: 7516 (Terracing: 5638, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) In the 2nd minute, Guilherme da Mata hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Elano Manco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kauan Lago in the 6th minute of play. Xandeco FC's Nando Proença played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hilario Cresconio in the 11th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Xandeco FC's Délio Aparecido got a free kick in the 14th minute. In the 17th match minute, Peluchita Fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Venancio Dodorol to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alan Brada in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nando Proença prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nando Proença took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hilario Cresconio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Breno Diniz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Xandeco FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Breno Diniz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Elano Manco breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Peluchita Fc's Pastor Txerran got a free kick in the 24th minute. Sérgio Maciel took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 25th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Elano Manco. Peluchita Fc's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 27 played minutes Xandeco FC got a freekick which was hit by Caetano Mendonça. Alan Brada received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Nando Proença tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alan Brada took the ball and in the 34 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nando Proença. Nando Proença dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Nando Proença stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alan Brada's shot from short distance in the 44th minute. After the first half Peluchita Fc were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Breno Diniz to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute Alan Brada shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nando Proença saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 56th minute, Peluchita Fc's Alan Brada ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Nando Proença. Nando Proença yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. In the 60th minute Fernandinho Sergipano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elano Manco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match clock showed 68 minutes, the score became 0-3 when Alan Brada sped through Xandeco FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Nando Proença. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Silvio Peli during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Peluchita Fc booed when Xandeco FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernandinho Sergipano didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Fernandinho Sergipano came up free with the goalie in the 77th minute, the Xandeco FC 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 Fernandinho Sergipano couldn't finish the play. Elano Manco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kauan Lago, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. If Alan Brada had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Silvestre Domingues fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Peluchita Fc's protests and gave Silvestre Domingues a yellow card for diving instead. In the 91st match minute, Peluchita Fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Silvestre Domingues to maneuver through the defense. Sérgio Maciel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alan Brada did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 0-4 to the left of a surprised Nando Proença 95 minutes into the match.