U23 World League

Amapola
Spectators: 7482 (Terracing: 5613, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) When Mochila FC's Erling Halland in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Amapola's goalie prevented a goal. 8 minutes into the match, Amapola's goal looked a bit too open when Erling Halland came free, but Gaspar Firme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anibal Muc fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tostão Varela having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erling Halland in the 12th minute of play forced Amapola's goalkeeper Gaspar Firme to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Anibal Muc sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 16th minute, Sílvio Laureano ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Gaspar Firme was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Erling Halland in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gaspar Firme prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sílvio Laureano blasted a shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gaspar Firme having to make a save. Sílvio Laureano struck a weak shot in the 25th minute. Gaspar Firme didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mochila FC. Cayetano Cebo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erling Halland in the 29th minute of play forced Amapola's goalkeeper Gaspar Firme to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sidney Vander sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Mochila FC were awarded a corner in the 43th minute after Amapola's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Sidnei Quintal took the corner. A collision led to Mochila FC getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Nildo Moreira hit a great ball. After 47 played minutes Mochila FC got a freekick which was hit by Sílvio Laureano. In the 48th match minute, Mochila FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Erling Halland to maneuver through the defense. The Amapola players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Mochila FC were winning 0-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Anibal Muc made a kick off. Gaspar Firme made an important save on a dangerous shot by Erling Halland in the 58th minute. In the 62nd minute, Erling Halland left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Mochila FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-4. After 69 minutes, Erling Halland made it 0-5 with a short kick to the right side. Amapola's Gaspar Firme tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 83 minutes into the match, Sílvio Laureano notched a goal, 0-7, to the right of Amapola's Gaspar Firme. Gaspar Firme was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Sidney Vander sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gaspar Firme was out of position in the 87 minute of play, and Sidney Vander capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Sidney Vander really showed his touch with that goal: 0-8. Erik Amorim hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. A hard and well directed shot from Sidnei Quintal led 96 minutes into the game to a goal after the ball had bounced deceptively just in front of the goal. Amapola's Gaspar Firme became a little unsure and couldn't grip the ball before it was over the goalline. Thus it was 0-9.