U21 World League

Pikachuzim Arena
Spectators: 7560 (Terracing: 5671, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 151) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Natalio Berto made the kick off which started today's match. If Noel Berger had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After a rather tough play, Aves Negras's Herminio Quinito got a free kick in the 9th minute. In the 11th minute, Victor da Fonseca hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 12 played minutes, Aves Negras's Gregorio Gumaro shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Claudinho Moura came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Aves Negras reached it. Venancio Tomi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Claudinho Moura having to make a save. When Ulisses Teixeira fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AS Pikachuzim's protests and gave Ulisses Teixeira a yellow card for diving instead. In the 28th minute, Ulisses Teixeira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Claudinho Moura showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Venancio Tomi, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. In the 35th minute, Noel Berger reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Edelmiro Martxot. The goal made the score 1-1. In the 40th minute, Ulisses Teixeira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 46 minutes, Venancio Tomi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Aves Negras and the AS Pikachuzim players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Aves Negras getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Venancio Tomi hit a great ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Victor da Fonseca to make the kick off. After 50 played minutes AS Pikachuzim got a freekick which was hit by Aílton Carneiro. Venancio Tomi might have been able to make a better finish in the 53rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Claudinho Moura. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Venancio Tomi ran back to his position shaking his head. Aves Negras's Venancio Tomi got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Claudinho Moura took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tadeo Firmin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edgard Sasoin kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Noel Berger took the ball and in the 68 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Edelmiro Martxot. Edelmiro Martxot dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. Venancio Tomi got his second yellow card in the match during the 72nd minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. In the 73rd match minute, Aves Negras was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Venancio Tomi to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Victor da Fonseca in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edelmiro Martxot prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Victor da Fonseca received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Edelmiro Martxot tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After taking down the ball on Aves Negras's corner Nicanor Rolado fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Claudinho Moura quite easily take care of the ball. In the 89th minute, Aílton Carneiro left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The AS Pikachuzim fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 5-1. In the 95th minute, Lucas Reis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Many of Aves Negras's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Aves Negras may have spent more time on the ball, but AS Pikachuzim were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.