U21 World League

FLA Arena
Spectators: 7464 (Terracing: 5599, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Tyrone Meehan took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tyrone Meehan in the 2nd minute of play forced FLA MQ BRASIL's goalkeeper Gabriel Albuquerque to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The corner ended in Rio Blewitt almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FLA MQ BRASIL's Gabriel Albuquerque did a great save. After a rather tough play, FLA MQ BRASIL's Marcelinho Perez got a free kick in the 13th minute. 19 minutes into the game, Sid Francis was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. The Tigers's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FLA MQ BRASIL the free kick. FLA MQ BRASIL's Gabriel Albuquerque played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tyrone Meehan in the 21st minute of play. Marcelo Ramalho kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. Marcelo Ramalho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 26 played minutes FLA MQ BRASIL got a freekick which was hit by Betinho Sousa. After having played for 27 minutes, Rio Blewitt managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. The Tigers's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rio Blewitt was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Luís Fabiano Freire's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 35thth minute, Zak Lloyd skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Marcelinho Perez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 38 played minutes FLA MQ BRASIL got a freekick which was hit by Samuel Perez. Thanks to some nice moves Luís Fabiano Freire could shoot a difficult shot in the 41st minute, which Zak Lloyd however easily saved by the left post. When Luís Fabiano Arósio fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FLA MQ BRASIL's protests and gave Luís Fabiano Arósio a yellow card for diving instead. The Tigers's Grant Leighton was substituted for Ralph Woodyat. After a rather tough play, FLA MQ BRASIL's Luís Fabiano Arósio got a free kick in the 43rd minute. The audience was convinced that Tyrone Meehan's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gabriel Albuquerque was relentless in the 45th minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tyrone Meehan in the 48th minute of play forced FLA MQ BRASIL's goalkeeper Gabriel Albuquerque to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Luís Fabiano Freire made a kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Camron Collier got free with Gabriel Albuquerque in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 64th minute Luís Fabiano Arósio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zak Lloyd saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When The Tigers's Tyrone Meehan in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FLA MQ BRASIL's goalie prevented a goal. In the 67th minute, Bernardo Rosado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tyrone Meehan in the 70th minute of play forced FLA MQ BRASIL's goalkeeper Gabriel Albuquerque to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tyrone Meehan's late challenge caught a FLA MQ BRASIL's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tyrone Meehan helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of FLA MQ BRASIL booed when The Tigers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tyrone Meehan didn't get a good kick on the ball. 73 minutes into the match, FLA MQ BRASIL's goal looked a bit too open when Tyrone Meehan came free, but Gabriel Albuquerque reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tyrone Meehan in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gabriel Albuquerque prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Raúl Soeiro struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Zak Lloyd didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FLA MQ BRASIL. In the 79thth minute of the game Luís Fabiano Freire who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but The Tigers's Zak Lloyd was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 81 minutes into the game, Hayden Moore was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. The Tigers's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FLA MQ BRASIL the free kick. After a rather tough play, The Tigers's Hayden Moore got a free kick in the 82nd minute. João Augusto do Nascimento kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Gabriel Albuquerque took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tyrone Meehan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Betinho Sousa during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In a very dangerous position, a player in FLA MQ BRASIL fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 93rd minute. Penalty!