U21 World League

S.S. Karaboudjan
Spectators: 7591 (Terracing: 5694, Seating: 1746, VIP seats: 151) After a rather tough play, Karaboudjan's Aílton Simões got a free kick in the 4th minute. In the 8th minute, Jonathan de Azevedo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jonathan de Azevedo in the 13th minute of play forced Karaboudjan's goalkeeper Miguel Baptista to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gualter Cerezo hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Reynaldo Fernandez in the 34th minute of play forced Karaboudjan's goalkeeper Miguel Baptista to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 37 minutes into the match, Guararapes's goal looked a bit too open when Evaristo Tolino came free, but Paulo Rosa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lauro Hoffmann during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 54th minute, Lauro Hoffmann hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 59 minutes into the match, Flavinho Fontes notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Karaboudjan's Miguel Baptista. Miguel Baptista was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Guararapes's Nilton Secco was substituted for Jonathan de Azevedo. Guararapes's Paulo Rosa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kiko da Costa in the 68th minute of play. 69 minutes into the match, Flavinho Fontes dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Miguel Baptista, 0-2. The supporters of Karaboudjan booed when Guararapes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lauro Hoffmann didn't get a good kick on the ball. Guararapes's Paulo Rosa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Antony Donnelly in the 74th minute of play. In the 80th match minute, Karaboudjan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rafael Godoi to maneuver through the defense. Reynaldo Fernandez hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Paulo Rosa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dráusio Saraiva in the 84th minute of play. Rafael Godoi hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. After 88 played minutes Guararapes got a freekick which was hit by Nilton Secco. The supporters of Karaboudjan booed when Guararapes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. João Vítor Esteves didn't get a good kick on the ball. Miguel Baptista showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Flavinho Fontes, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Guararapes's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.