U23 World League

Arena de São Miguel
Spectators: 7665 (Terracing: 5750, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) In the 3rd minute, Alcides Lobo fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Tostão Varela, passed just outside the right post. Alcides Lobos short, quick shot in the 5thth minute got Tostão Varela to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Sílvio Laureano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fernando Roriz made in the 10th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Hermano Amaro however managed to control. In the 14th minute, Atlético Micaelense's Torcato Paião ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Tostão Varela. Tostão Varela yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 16th minute, Alcides Lobo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Atlético Micaelense's supporters rose to their feet, but Alcides Lobo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tostão Varela breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Mochila FC's Sílvio Laureano in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Atlético Micaelense's goalie prevented a goal. If Alcides Lobo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alcides Lobo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Tostão Varela made a huge save. After 34 played minutes Atlético Micaelense got a freekick which was hit by Raul Esparteiro. The audience was convinced that Torcato Paião's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tostão Varela was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. Tostão Varela made a fantastic save in the 43rd minute, when Alcides Lobo sent off a good shot on target.

If Alcides Lobo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alcides Lobo in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tostão Varela prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 54 played minutes Mochila FC got a freekick which was hit by Nildo Moreira. An unexpectedly hard shot by Torcato Paião in the 55th minute of play forced Mochila FC's goalkeeper Tostão Varela to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tostão Varela stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Torcato Paião's shot from short distance in the 60th minute. In the 65th minute, Duarte Serpa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Torcato Paião struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Tostão Varela didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Atlético Micaelense. Atlético Micaelense were awarded a corner in the 72th minute after Mochila FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Hermano Amaro took the corner. Sílvio Laureano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Alexandre Paixão was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Erling Halland showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-1 in the 77 minute of play. In the 83rd minute, Ferhan Yörük got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Thanks to some nice moves Erling Halland could shoot a difficult shot in the 87th minute, which Alexandre Paixão however easily saved by the left post. With a little luck, Atlético Micaelense's Alexandre Paixão got control of the ball when Erling Halland tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alcides Lobo in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tostão Varela prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A throw-in in the 94th minute of the game was made by Fernando Roriz with Roberto Paixão as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. The supporters of Mochila FC booed when Atlético Micaelense was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernando Roriz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Atlético Micaelense's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.