U21 World League

Allianz Squad Arena
Spectators: 7462 (Terracing: 5597, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Kepa Machado took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kepa Machado in the 3rd minute of play forced Green Squad FC's goalkeeper Hugo Diniz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gudesteo Santiago in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hugo Diniz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 11 played minutes Green Squad FC got a freekick which was hit by Lúcio da Cunha. Hugo Diniz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kepa Machado, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gudesteo Santiago in the 14th minute of play forced Green Squad FC's goalkeeper Hugo Diniz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hugo Diniz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kepa Machado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hugo Diniz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gudesteo Santiago in the 20th minute of play. After some careless play in the Green Squad FC defense, Kepa Machado kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Hugo Diniz. The Green Squad FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Hugo Diniz should have stopped the shot. The supporters of Green Squad FC booed when SC Pfullendorf was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isidro Diez didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Green Squad FC's Willian Sousa slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Felipo Ramirez. That made the score 1-1 after 34 minutes of play. After 41 minutes, Gudesteo Santiago mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the SC Pfullendorf and the Green Squad FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Green Squad FC booed when SC Pfullendorf was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gudesteo Santiago didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 44th minute, Gudesteo Santiago hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

SC Pfullendorf's Loramendi Jurado was substituted for Gudesteo Santiago. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Willian Sousa to strike the kick off in the second half. Loramendi Jurados short, quick shot in the 56thth minute got Hugo Diniz to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Marquez Tobias sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lúcio da Cunha hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Tarcisio Velloso's late challenge caught a SC Pfullendorf's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tarcisio Velloso helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Green Squad FC's Tarcisio Velloso got a free kick in the 65th minute. After 66 played minutes, SC Pfullendorf's Ioseba Candela shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Hugo Diniz 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 SC Pfullendorf reached it. Kepa Machado could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 67th minute of the match, but Hugo Diniz made a huge save. Hugo Diniz acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 69th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Ascencio Lara. With a little luck, Green Squad FC's Hugo Diniz got control of the ball when Marquez Tobias tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hugo Diniz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kepa Machado's shot from short distance in the 70th minute. Tarcisio Velloso kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. 1-2 became the score in the 78th minute when Kepa Machado elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Marquez Tobias fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hugo Diniz having to interfere. Hugo Diniz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kepa Machado, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Hugo Diniz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marquez Tobias in the 90th minute. With a little luck, Green Squad FC's Hugo Diniz got control of the ball when Marquez Tobias tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 92nd match minute, Green Squad FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tarcisio Velloso to maneuver through the defense. Kepa Machado struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Hugo Diniz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SC Pfullendorf. A collision led to Green Squad FC getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Tarcisio Velloso hit a great ball. Loramendi Jurado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hugo Diniz having to interfere. Marquez Tobias could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 98th minute of the match, but Hugo Diniz made a huge save. SC Pfullendorf's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.