U21 World League

Segundo Nahia
Spectators: 7503 (Terracing: 5628, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Egídio Baptista started the match with the kick off. Norberto Gutxi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Egídio Baptista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 8th match minute, Red Proud FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cassiano Esteves to maneuver through the defense. Leon Endira did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-0 to the left of a surprised Pascoal Modesto 9 minutes into the match. Jeronimo Gaueko hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Norberto Gutxi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Egídio Baptista in the 18th minute of the match. The Red Proud FC fans' excitement grew in the 20th match minute when Red Proud FC's Cassiano Esteves looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassiano Esteves in the 23rd minute of play forced eDp! Gaming FC's goalkeeper Norberto Gutxi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 26th minute, Desiderio Gregory hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pascoal Modesto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Leon Endira's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. Desiderio Gregory kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Leon Endira struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Pascoal Modesto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for eDp! Gaming FC. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaudencio Johans in the 37th minute of play forced Red Proud FC's goalkeeper Pascoal Modesto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Patricio Telesforo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 45th minute Lucas Ramalho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Norberto Gutxi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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.

After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Leon Endira managed to get in a good position for a shot. eDp! Gaming FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Leon Endira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pascoal Modesto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 54thth minute of the game Leon Endira who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Red Proud FC's Pascoal Modesto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Patricio Telesforo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Patricio Telesforo managed to get in a good position for a shot. eDp! Gaming FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Patricio Telesforo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pascoal Modesto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Leon Endira's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pascoal Modesto read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 59th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Palmiro Manso got free with Norberto Gutxi in the 62nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Red Proud FC's Pascoal Modesto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leon Endira in the 64th minute of play. Alberto Valverde hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. The supporters of eDp! Gaming FC booed when Red Proud FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elias Teixeira didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 66th minute, a hard, long distance shot from Higinio Harriet hit the top of the crossbar and flew over the goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Palmiro Manso kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Norberto Gutxi. That made the score 1-2 in the 72 minute of play. With a little luck, eDp! Gaming FC's Norberto Gutxi got control of the ball when Palmiro Manso tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Egídio Baptista in the 77th minute of play forced eDp! Gaming FC's goalkeeper Norberto Gutxi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pascoal Modesto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leon Endira, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Pascoal Modesto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Patricio Telesforo in the 82nd minute of the match. 86 minutes into the game, Elias Teixeira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Red Proud FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave eDp! Gaming FC the free kick. In the 86th minute, Elias Teixeira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Red Proud FC's Pascoal Modesto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gaudencio Johans in the 87th minute of play. Patricio Telesforo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pascoal Modesto having to interfere. In the 91st match minute, Red Proud FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Palmiro Manso to maneuver through the defense. In the 93rd match minute, Red Proud FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alberto Valverde to maneuver through the defense. Gaudencio Johans sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Pascoal Modesto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leon Endira in the 96th minute of the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Red Proud FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.