U21 World League

Estádio Tupi
Spectators: 7507 (Terracing: 5631, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Nelsinho Meira got the match started through his kick off. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Balkes FC's goalkeeper Xamo Viladrosa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Balkes FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Calle Lindström in the 13th minute. After taking down the ball on Balkes FC's corner Calle Lindström fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Hortêncio Duarte quite easily take care of the ball. 19 minutes into the match, Balkes FC's goalkeeper Xamo Viladrosa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nelsinho Meira. 26 minutes into the match, Balkes FC's goalkeeper Xamo Viladrosa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Conrado Qwinton. The corner ended in Conrado Qwinton almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Balkes FC's Xamo Viladrosa did a great save. Olivar Regulez kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. 37 minutes into the match, Balkes FC's goal looked a bit too open when Conrado Qwinton came free, but Xamo Viladrosa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Conrado Qwinton in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Xamo Viladrosa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Conrado Qwinton struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Xamo Viladrosa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pindorama. Genílson Marques kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Hortêncio Duarte showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iván Sotomayor, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Iván Sotomayor was the one to do the kick off. Xamo Viladrosa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nelsinho Meira in the 51st minute of the match. In the 52nd match minute, Balkes FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ildefonso Perma to maneuver through the defense. 55 minutes into the game, Genílson Marques was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pindorama's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Balkes FC the free kick. A collision led to Pindorama getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Genílson Marques hit a great ball. The audience was convinced that Conrado Qwinton's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Xamo Viladrosa was relentless in the 59th minute of the game. Nelsinho Meira was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. 73 minutes into the match, Balkes FC's goal looked a bit too open when Conrado Qwinton came free, but Xamo Viladrosa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 75 minutes into the match, Balkes FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nelsinho Meira came free, but Xamo Viladrosa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 79th minute Nelsinho Meira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Xamo Viladrosa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Balkes FC's Calle Lindström got a free kick in the 84th minute. 86 minutes into the match, Balkes FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nelsinho Meira came free, but Xamo Viladrosa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Conrado Qwinton fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xamo Viladrosa having to interfere. Pindorama walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.