U18 World League

Brygge Arena
Spectators: 7493 (Terracing: 5621, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Henrik Foldnes started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Henrik Foldnes in the 5th minute of play forced Mala FC's goalkeeper Vladimir Neves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Christiano de Souza kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. Tor-Egil Aanes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Washington Berger in the 8th minute of the match. After having played for 14 minutes, Washington Berger managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mala FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Washington Berger was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Vladimir Neves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Henrik Foldnes in the 16th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 17 minutes, Vladimir Neves successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After a rather tough play, Vestfjorden FK's Harald Hamnes got a free kick in the 19th minute. In the 20th minute of the match Maurinho Jacinto shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Tor-Egil Aanes showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. If Henrik Foldnes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 31st match minute, Mala FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Washington Berger to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 37th minute, Washington Berger managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mala FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Washington Berger was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tor-Egil Aanes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Washington Berger to make the kick off. A collision led to Mala FC getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Samuel Dante hit a great ball. 56 minutes into the match, Mala FC's goal looked a bit too open when Henrik Foldnes came free, but Vladimir Neves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Henrik Foldnes in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vladimir Neves saved Mala FC from getting behind. When Vestfjorden FK's Henrik Foldnes, in the 60th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Vestfjorden FK. After 61 minutes, Dida Falcão mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Mala FC and the Vestfjorden FK players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 61st match minute, Mala FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dida Falcão to maneuver through the defense. Vladimir Neves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hans-Petter Bartnes, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. After 64 minutes, Maurinho Jacinto mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Mala FC and the Vestfjorden FK players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Mala FC getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Maurinho Jacinto hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Henrik Foldnes in the 70th minute of play forced Mala FC's goalkeeper Vladimir Neves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Mala FC's Dida Falcão got a free kick in the 75th minute. Mala FC's Maurinho Jacinto managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by David Evjen in the 78 minute of the game. The supporters of Vestfjorden FK booed when Mala FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Washington Berger didn't get a good kick on the ball. Wilson Tavares's late challenge caught a Vestfjorden FK's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Wilson Tavares helped the player get up and apologised. Wilson Tavares kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Jarl Myrene sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 90 minutes, Washington Berger managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mala FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Washington Berger was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Samuel Dante was shown his second yellow card after 92 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 93 played minutes Mala FC got a freekick which was hit by Samuel Dante. Mala FC's Vladimir Neves played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hans-Petter Bartnes in the 94th minute of play. Adalberto Albuquerque hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Mala FC's Washington Berger got his second yellow card of the match in the 96th minute. The referee ordered Washington Berger off the ground. Henrik Foldnes's late challenge caught a Mala FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Henrik Foldnes helped the player get up and apologised. Vestfjorden FK were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.