U23 World League

Poçilga Stadium
Spectators: 7624 (Terracing: 5719, Seating: 1753, VIP seats: 152) With an all-out effort, Feios Porcos E Maus's Jesualdo Maltez threw himself towards the right post 9 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Alexandre Aveiro, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Antero Linhares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Guilherme Valério, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. In the 13th minute, Marcelo Nunes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 14th minute of the match Álvaro Carvalho shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Antero Linhares showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Takis Parlapidis could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 17th minute of the match, but Jesualdo Maltez made a huge save. AD Pontassolense's Jesualdo Maltez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alexandre Aveiro in the 18th minute of play. Feios Porcos E Maus's Antero Linhares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arthur Branco in the 21st minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in AD Pontassolense's zone, Takis Parlapidis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jesualdo Maltez came out of the goal and Takis Parlapidis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Herberto Meireles's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Antero Linhares read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. The long shot by Heitor Rodrigues in the 39th minute really tested Jesualdo Maltez's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Antero Linhares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guilherme Valério, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Feios Porcos E Maus getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Marcelo Nunes hit a great ball. In the 44th minute of the match Álvaro Carvalho sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Antero Linhares skillfully saved the ball. The supporters of AD Pontassolense booed when Feios Porcos E Maus was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniele Tornese didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half AD Pontassolense were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Antero Linhares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Herberto Meireles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 55 minutes, Baltasar Caneira mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Feios Porcos E Maus and the AD Pontassolense players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 55th minute, Baltasar Caneira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Feios Porcos E Maus's Antero Linhares got control of the ball when Arthur Branco tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Feios Porcos E Maus getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Tomé Simões hit a great ball. Arthur Branco hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. 62 minutes into the game, Guilherme Valério was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AD Pontassolense's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Feios Porcos E Maus the free kick. A collision led to AD Pontassolense getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Guilherme Valério hit a great ball. In the 63rd minute, Alexandre Aveiro 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. When Arthur Branco was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 69 minutes had been played. In the 69th match minute, AD Pontassolense was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arthur Branco to maneuver through the defense. AD Pontassolense's Jesualdo Maltez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Takis Parlapidis in the 73rd minute of play. With a little luck, Feios Porcos E Maus's Antero Linhares got control of the ball when Guilherme Valério tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Guilherme Valério got free with Antero Linhares in the 76th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tomé Simões during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 77th minute, Tomé Simões hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Antero Linhares made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Guilherme Valério sent off a good shot on target. 91 minutes into the match, AD Pontassolense's goal looked a bit too open when Takis Parlapidis came free, but Jesualdo Maltez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Ronaldo Barbosa fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AD Pontassolense's protests and gave Ronaldo Barbosa a yellow card for diving instead. Jesualdo Maltez stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Takis Parlapidis's shot from short distance in the 95th minute. The AD Pontassolense supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing AD Pontassolense would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.