U21 World League

Toca do Lobo
Spectators: 8020 (Terracing: 6017, Seating: 1844, VIP seats: 159) SORRISO E. C.'s Cléber da Costa 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. 6 minutes into the match, Cléber da Costa notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of FC Kurdistan's Andreas Palička. Andreas Palička was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Davi Isac's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 14thth minute, Andreas Palička skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 15 minutes into the match, FC Kurdistan's goal looked a bit too open when Cléber da Costa came free, but Andreas Palička reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Davi Isac hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Cléber da Costa might have been able to make a better finish in the 19th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Andreas Palička. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cléber da Costa ran back to his position shaking his head. Arnaud Clément scored 2-1 in the 21st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Andreas Palička, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Davi Isac charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Davi Isac the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Davi Isac kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. Christiano Arce showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jari Litmanen in the 27th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cléber da Costa in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Andreas Palička prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Andreas Palička didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cléber da Costa went, in the 39th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-2 was the resulting score. FC Kurdistan made a substitution. Marco Lio replaced Jari Litmanen. Christiano Arce showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alex Martinsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-2 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fabian Lundström made a kick off. After 55 minutes, Cléber da Costa made it 4-2 with a short kick to the right side. FC Kurdistan's Andreas Palička tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Gustaf Lundblad got a throw-in 58 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Jordan Peterson. After 59 played minutes FC Kurdistan got a freekick which was hit by Jordan Peterson. After a rather tough play, SORRISO E. C.'s Davi Isac got a free kick in the 60th minute. FC Kurdistan made a substitution. Jan Lekberg replaced Sture Botvidsson. After 61 played minutes SORRISO E. C. got a freekick which was hit by Davi Isac. Christiano Arce made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Alex Martinsson sent off a good shot on target. Christiano Arce stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fabian Lundström's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. FC Kurdistan's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Alex Martinsson in the 66th minute. It was a well-played corner which Jordan Peterson managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Christiano Arce made a fantastic save in the 67th minute, when Marco Lio sent off a good shot on target. Christiano Arce made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Alex Martinsson sent off a good shot on target. Christiano Arce made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fabian Lundström in the 73rd minute of play. In the 74th minute of the match, Alex Martinsson tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Christiano Arce saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. FC Kurdistan made a substitution. Joseph Damm replaced Marco Lio. In the 77th minute of the match FC Kurdistan got a corner. SORRISO E. C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Alex Martinsson ran over to the corner to take the kick. Christiano Arce showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alex Martinsson in the 80th minute of the match. 81 minutes into the match, SORRISO E. C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Fabian Lundström came free, but Christiano Arce reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, SORRISO E. C.'s Christiano Arce got control of the ball when Fabian Lundström tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gustaf Lundblad during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 84th match minute, FC Kurdistan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gustaf Lundblad to maneuver through the defense. With 87 minutes on the clock, Claes Andreasson commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. A collision led to FC Kurdistan getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Claes Andreasson hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, FC Kurdistan's Die Hard got a free kick in the 88th minute. After a defensive mix-up in FC Kurdistan's zone, João Vítor da Silveira stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Andreas Palička came out of the goal and João Vítor da Silveira tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to FC Kurdistan getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Alex Martinsson hit a great ball. 95 minutes into the game, Fabian Lundström cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-3. Christiano Arce was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. FC Kurdistan's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.