U23 World League

Estádio do Minho
Spectators: 7716 (Terracing: 5788, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) 4 minutes into the game, Maurício Pimentel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Minho FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Buitenhout FC the free kick. Maurício Pimentel hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sjaak Degens in the 7th minute of play forced Minho FC's goalkeeper Ivan Ribeiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 8 minutes into the game, Buitenhout FC's Sjaak Degens nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ivan Ribeiro made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Ivan Ribeiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hannibal Lecter, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. After 15 played minutes Buitenhout FC got a freekick which was hit by Vitinho Toledo. 16 minutes into the match, Buitenhout FC's goalkeeper Maximino Cristofanini had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aquilino Zarco. After a rather tough play, Minho FC's Maurício Pimentel got a free kick in the 17th minute. Ivan Ribeiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hannibal Lecter in the 18th minute of the match. 24 minutes into the match, Minho FC's goal looked a bit too open when David Jans came free, but Ivan Ribeiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ivan Ribeiro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ruud Reinders's shot from short distance in the 27th minute. In the 30th minute, Minho FC's Aquilino Zarco ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Maximino Cristofanini. Maximino Cristofanini yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. When Hannibal Lecter fell near the penalty area in the 33rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Buitenhout FC's protests and gave Hannibal Lecter a yellow card for diving instead. In the 33rd match minute, Buitenhout FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hannibal Lecter to maneuver through the defense. Ivan Ribeiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ruud Reinders, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Saúl Passos kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. 43 minutes into the match, Minho FC's goal looked a bit too open when David Jans came free, but Ivan Ribeiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 47 minutes, Vitinho Toledo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Buitenhout FC and the Minho FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Maurício Pimentel to strike the kick off in the second half. Buitenhout FC's Maximino Cristofanini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aquilino Zarco in the 53rd minute of play. Ruud Reinders recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 64th minute of the match Minho FC got a corner. Buitenhout FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Jordão Figueiredo ran over to the corner to take the kick. Minho FC's Ivan Ribeiro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 69th minute of the match, managed to save Minho FC from getting a goal against them. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ted Fokkelman during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Buitenhout FC's Ted Fokkelman got a free kick in the 70th minute. Buitenhout FC made a substitution. Robert Ramzinski replaced Sjaak Degens. A collision led to Buitenhout FC getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Ted Fokkelman hit a great ball. In the 75th minute Robert Ramzinski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ivan Ribeiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Robert Ramzinski's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ivan Ribeiro firmly grabbed it by the left post. Buitenhout FC's Vitinho Favoretto was substituted for Ruud Reinders. In the 84th match minute, Buitenhout FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ted Fokkelman to maneuver through the defense. Maximino Cristofanini showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aquilino Zarco, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Saúl Passos's late challenge caught a Buitenhout FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Saúl Passos helped the player get up and apologised. After 88 played minutes Minho FC got a freekick which was hit by Saúl Passos. In the 92nd minute Robert Ramzinski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ivan Ribeiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Minho FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.