U21 World League

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Spectators: 8012 (Terracing: 6011, Seating: 1842, VIP seats: 159) FC Žalia Giria's Saúl Gentiletti started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 5th minute Saúl Gentiletti shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hamílton Donatello saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vilmantas Matulas made a fantastic save in the 6th minute, when Kauan Carioca sent off a good shot on target. A nice corner shot did that Kauan Carioca got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Vilmantas Matulas quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Parfrente FC's Kauan Carioca was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Vilmantas Matulas in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After a rather tough play, FC Žalia Giria's Saúl Gentiletti got a free kick in the 13th minute. In the 14th match minute, Parfrente FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iravata Chavan to maneuver through the defense. Hamílton Donatello made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Saúl Gentiletti in the 18th minute of play. In the 19th minute Saúl Gentiletti shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hamílton Donatello saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Parfrente FC's Hamílton Donatello played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saúl Gentiletti in the 22nd minute of play. Felippe Saraiva spun around in front of the goal 26 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of FC Žalia Giria's goal. Parfrente FC were awarded a corner in the 29th minute after FC Žalia Giria's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Kauan Carioca took the corner. Vilmantas Matulas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Felippe Saraiva in the 35th minute. 42 minutes into the game, Enio Lucas threw the ball into play from the sideline. FC Žalia Giria's Erikas Kiškunas quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kauan Carioca was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the game, Felippe Saraiva cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Vilmantas Matulas was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 56 minutes into the match, Parfrente FC's goalkeeper Hamílton Donatello had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Saúl Gentiletti. When the match clock showed 57 minutes, the score became 2-0 when Felippe Saraiva sped through FC Žalia Giria's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Vilmantas Matulas. Vilmantas Matulas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kauan Carioca, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. 68 minutes into the game, Jack Grealish cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Hamílton Donatello was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. FC Žalia Giria's Augustinas Baltramaitis was substituted for Saúl Gentiletti. FC Žalia Giria made a substitution. Algitas Kimbartas replaced Dovydas Varnas. Júlio dos Santos hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Kauan Carioca kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Astijus Orbakas kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. José Paulo de Barros received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Vilmantas Matulas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Felippe Saraiva had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 83 minutes into the match, FC Žalia Giria's goal looked a bit too open when Felippe Saraiva came free, but Vilmantas Matulas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 85th minute Reginaldo Meireles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vilmantas Matulas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kauan Carioca received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Vilmantas Matulas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Parfrente FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while FC Žalia Giria had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.