U21 World League

Arena Blitzkrieg
Spectators: 7650 (Terracing: 5738, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 153) Rupert Walters started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Passa o Tanque MZ's Silvério Netto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rupert Walters in the 4th minute of play. 6 minutes into the match, Staffordshire Terrier FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gilmar Torres came free, but Harry Housham reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th minute, Rupert Walters 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. Harry Housham showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gilmar Torres, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. With a little luck, Staffordshire Terrier FC's Harry Housham got control of the ball when Bernd Goldsche tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 18 played minutes Passa o Tanque MZ got a freekick which was hit by Gilvan Cabral. Nath Pointon's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Silvério Netto read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. Bernd Goldsche sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Hélder Custódio got free with Harry Housham in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gilmar Torres in the 34th minute of play forced Staffordshire Terrier FC's goalkeeper Harry Housham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 38 minutes into the match, Staffordshire Terrier FC's goal looked a bit too open when Hélder Custódio came free, but Harry Housham reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Silvério Netto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rod Holland, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hélder Custódio in the 43rd minute of play forced Staffordshire Terrier FC's goalkeeper Harry Housham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match had gone on for 45 minutes, Gilmar Torres took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Harry Housham to make any attempt to save it. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

In the 54th match minute, Staffordshire Terrier FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Les Howard to maneuver through the defense. Harry Housham showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gilmar Torres, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. 57 minutes into the game, Albert Bentley was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Staffordshire Terrier FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Passa o Tanque MZ the free kick. A collision led to Staffordshire Terrier FC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Albert Bentley hit a great ball. Albert Bentley kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Harry Housham showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hélder Custódio, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. In the 64th match minute, Staffordshire Terrier FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rupert Walters to maneuver through the defense. In the 67th minute Bernd Goldsche shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Harry Housham saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 72 minutes into the game, Rupert Walters cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Silvério Netto was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Valdo de Barros during the 76th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 78 played minutes Passa o Tanque MZ got a freekick which was hit by Hélder Custódio. After 79 played minutes Staffordshire Terrier FC got a freekick which was hit by Les Howard. After 85 minutes of play Passa o Tanque MZ's Valdo de Barros was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Valdo de Barros kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Rupert Walters managed to get in a good position for a shot. Staffordshire Terrier FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rupert Walters was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Silvério Netto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hélder Custódio in the 89th minute of play forced Staffordshire Terrier FC's goalkeeper Harry Housham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gilmar Torres scored 3-1 in the 95th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Harry Housham, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.