U21 World League

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Spectators: 7679 (Terracing: 5760, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) Octavia's Jobo Abel started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Atarratze Abarca received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Heitor Teixeira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 6th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s goalkeeper Heitor Teixeira, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Heitor Teixeira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jobo Abel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With 14 minutes on the clock, Gervásio Caeiro commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Heitor Teixeira stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jobo Abel's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. After 20 minutes, Jobo Abel made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s Heitor Teixeira tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Artur Fidalgo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ado Abello read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jobo Abel during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Octavia getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Jobo Abel hit a great ball. Zosimo Abancens sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jobo Abels short, quick shot in the 33rdth minute got Heitor Teixeira to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After 39 played minutes Sporting Clube V.R.S.A. got a freekick which was hit by Silvano Meireles. Jobo Abel in the 42ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Heitor Teixeira, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Jobo Abel who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 43rdth minute tested the skills of Heitor Teixeira when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Jobo Abel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Artur Fidalgo to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute the ball was on its way in behind Octavia's goalkeeper Ado Abello, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jobo Abel in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Heitor Teixeira saved Sporting Clube V.R.S.A. from getting behind. Heitor Teixeira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jobo Abel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 64th match minute, Sporting Clube V.R.S.A. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manuel Valadão to maneuver through the defense. After 67 minutes, Jobo Abel made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s Heitor Teixeira tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jobo Abel in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Heitor Teixeira prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jobo Abel in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Heitor Teixeira prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s Juvenal Nóbrega got a free kick in the 76th minute. The audience was convinced that Jobo Abel's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Heitor Teixeira was relentless in the 83rd minute of the game. Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s Heitor Teixeira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jobo Abel in the 86th minute of play. Jobo Abel struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Heitor Teixeira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Octavia. Heitor Teixeira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jobo Abel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Octavia fans cheered their team off the field, for while Sporting Clube V.R.S.A. had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.