U21 World League

Estádio Ronaldo
Spectators: 7168 (Terracing: 5677, Seating: 1340, VIP seats: 151) In the 11th minute Carmichael Tinsley shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frank Bertassi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Australian Youth Academy booed when Real Cruzeiro FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Andrézinho Mattos didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 12th minute of the match Jemmett Baba sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Frank Bertassi skillfully saved the ball. In the 13th minute Carmichael Tinsley shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frank Bertassi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Frank Bertassi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Carmichael Tinsley's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. In the 22nd minute, Sharizan Keng made a precise shot to the right of Frank Bertassi. Real Cruzeiro FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Frank Bertassi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ben Minton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Frank Bertassi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carmichael Tinsley, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sharizan Keng in the 29th minute of play forced Real Cruzeiro FC's goalkeeper Frank Bertassi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ben Minton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 32nd match minute, Australian Youth Academy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jemmett Baba to maneuver through the defense. Australian Youth Academy were furious when Bradley Obree was red carded, 33 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 33rd minute, one of Australian Youth Academy:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Australian Youth Academy. If Laerte dos Santos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 40 minutes, Valdir Tepedino managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Real Cruzeiro FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Valdir Tepedino was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Baxter Baba made an important save on a dangerous shot by Laerte dos Santos in the 43rd minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ben Minton stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A hard shot 53 in the game by Sharizan Keng from a close distance when the talented Frank Bertassi managed to make a qualified save. Real Cruzeiro FC's players were relieved. The corner led Australian Youth Academy's Jemmett Baba to fire away a dangerous shot which Frank Bertassi despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The supporters of Real Cruzeiro FC booed when Australian Youth Academy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jamie Baba didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 63rd minute, Jamie Baba 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. Frank Bertassi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ben Minton in the 66th minute. Sharizan Keng in the 70thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Frank Bertassi, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ronaldo Nazário De Lima might have been able to make a better finish in the 71st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Baxter Baba. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ronaldo Nazário De Lima ran back to his position shaking his head. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tales Motta during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Real Cruzeiro FC getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Tales Motta hit a great ball. 80 minutes into the match, Real Cruzeiro FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ben Minton came free, but Frank Bertassi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Frank Bertassi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ben Minton, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. When the final whistle sounded Australian Youth Academy left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Real Cruzeiro FC.