U23 World League

PATO MARSAL
Spectators: 7464 (Terracing: 5599, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Pascual Paio took the kick off in the first half of the match. Rafael Gilesindo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evandro Figueiras, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Sixto Guillelmus hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. 12 minutes into the match, SC Braga's goalkeeper Adelino Coelho had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hugo Eli. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cássio Osório in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rafael Gilesindo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 30th minute, Moisés Álvares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rafael Gilesindo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leal Antas, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. 41 minutes into the match, Locura Académica's goal looked a bit too open when Leal Antas came free, but Rafael Gilesindo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The supporters of Locura Académica booed when SC Braga was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hilário Viegas didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Locura Académica getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Pascual Paio hit a great ball. Evandro Figueiras fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rafael Gilesindo having to interfere. 75 minutes into the game, one of Locura Académica:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Rafael Gilesindo had in the 78thth minute some difficulties stopping Caetano Coutinho's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Through an outstanding action, after 81 minutes, Rafael Gilesindo successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. A collision led to Locura Académica getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Hugo Eli hit a great ball. Cássio Osório sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rafael Gilesindo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cássio Osório in the 91st minute of the match. Locura Académica:s Rafael Gilesindo showed great skill when he stopped Caetano Coutinho:s penalty. In the 95th minute, Jairo Domingues hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, SC Braga's Moisés Álvares got a free kick in the 97th minute. SC Braga's Adelino Coelho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hugo Eli in the 98th minute of play. Despite being the better team, SC Braga failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.