U23 World League

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Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5626, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Israel Balbontín took the kick off in the first half of the match. João Adolfo Leite hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. 5 minutes into the match, Válbson Soeiro notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Rage F.C.'s Johnny Rage. Johnny Rage was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 10 minutes into the match, Rage F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Armandinho Vergílio came free, but Johnny Rage reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Válbson Soeiro hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. In the 27th minute, Válbson Soeiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 31st match minute, Rage F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Brand Rage to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Israel Balbontín in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Telmo Trigo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 42 minutes into the game, Israel Balbontín cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Telmo Trigo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for João Adolfo Leite to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 55th match minute, A.A. Francana was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Armandinho Vergílio to maneuver through the defense. Lucas Wormald hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. A.A. Francana's João Adolfo Leite got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Cido Vinhas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When A.A. Francana's João Adolfo Leite in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rage F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Telmo Trigo made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Israel Balbontín sent off a good shot on target. In the 78th minute, Israel Balbontín reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Telmo Trigo. The goal made the score 1-2. When João Adolfo Leite fell near the penalty area in the 81st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored A.A. Francana's protests and gave João Adolfo Leite a yellow card for diving instead. In the 81st match minute, A.A. Francana was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João Adolfo Leite to maneuver through the defense. In the 85th minute Armandinho Vergílio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Johnny Rage saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Israel Balbontín in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Telmo Trigo saved A.A. Francana from getting behind. If Israel Balbontín had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 92 minutes into the game, one of Rage F.C.:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 94th minute there was a penalty for A.A. Francana. Serginho Alagoano stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Johnny Rage. 2-2. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.