U23 World League

Telford Arena
Spectators: 7513 (Terracing: 5635, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Daniel Crabtree made the kick off which started today's match. Shane Brindley made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Afonsinho Paiva in the 17th minute of play. Daniel Crabtree sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 26th minute, Dadá da Costa ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Shane Brindley was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Afonsinho Paiva hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. Shane Brindley stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Afonsinho Paiva's shot from short distance in the 36th minute. Daniel Crabtree made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 39thth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Zé Paulo Bezerra would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. The corner ended in Teddy Winter almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Premier FC's Zé Paulo Bezerra did a great save. With a little luck, Premier FC's Zé Paulo Bezerra got control of the ball when Daniel Crabtree tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Premier FC getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Afonsinho Paiva hit a great ball. Daniel Crabtree came free with the goalkeeper in the 44th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Zé Paulo Bezerra could save by the left post. 47 minutes into the match, Juventus Telford's goal looked a bit too open when Afonsinho Paiva came free, but Shane Brindley reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half Premier FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After 50 played minutes Premier FC got a freekick which was hit by Afonsinho Paiva. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Daniel Crabtree in the 58th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zé Paulo Bezerra saved Premier FC from getting behind. In the 58thth minute of the game Daniel Crabtree who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Premier FC's Zé Paulo Bezerra was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 60th minute, Barney Garner left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Juventus Telford fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Vince Nicoll's late challenge caught a Premier FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Vince Nicoll helped the player get up and apologised. Vince Nicoll hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Daniel Crabtree sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alastair Wishart received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Zé Paulo Bezerra tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 74 minutes of play, Premier FC's Dadá da Costa made it 2-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Shane Brindley was left in no man's land by his defense there! When Premier FC's Dadá da Costa in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Juventus Telford's goalie prevented a goal. Aílton de Queirós charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aílton de Queirós the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 78th match minute, Premier FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aílton de Queirós to maneuver through the defense. Premier FC's Zé Paulo Bezerra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Crabtree in the 82nd minute of play. The supporters of Juventus Telford booed when Premier FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aílton de Queirós didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Daniel Crabtree had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Premier FC's zone, Alastair Wishart stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zé Paulo Bezerra came out of the goal and Alastair Wishart tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Daniel Crabtree blasted a shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Zé Paulo Bezerra having to make a save. After a rather tough play, Premier FC's Dadá da Costa got a free kick in the 95th minute. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.