U18 World League

ANFIELD
Spectators: 8038 (Terracing: 6029, Seating: 1849, VIP seats: 160) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Evandro Varela kicked off to start the match. FC LIVERPOOL's Marek Wray played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Victor da Fonseca in the 3rd minute of play. In the 7th minute, Jaime Teixeira ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Marek Wray was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Victor da Fonseca in the 10th minute of play forced FC LIVERPOOL's goalkeeper Marek Wray to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match had gone on for 13 minutes, Philip Sheridan put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Basílio Trigo. The supporters of FC LIVERPOOL booed when AS Pikachuzim was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Acácio Paulista didn't get a good kick on the ball. 21 minutes into the match, AS Pikachuzim's goal looked a bit too open when Jeff Bignot came free, but Basílio Trigo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jaime Teixeira kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. FC LIVERPOOL's Marek Wray played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Evandro Varela in the 27th minute of play. In the 29th minute, Phil Tolley 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. After a rather tough play, AS Pikachuzim's Jaime Teixeira got a free kick in the 30th minute. In the 34th minute, Jaime Teixeira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marek Wray showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victor da Fonseca, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Eliézer Maia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 41 played minutes AS Pikachuzim got a freekick which was hit by Gildo da Fonseca. In the 41st minute, Phil Tolley 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Laerte Toscano during the 44th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of FC LIVERPOOL booed when AS Pikachuzim was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Laerte Toscano didn't get a good kick on the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Philip Sheridan made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jaime Teixeira in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marek Wray prevented the ball from getting in the gole. FC LIVERPOOL made a substitution. Jasper Best replaced Jordan Goodwick. In the 61st minute, Mark Beattie hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marek Wray made an important save on a dangerous shot by Evandro Varela in the 62nd minute. 64 minutes into the match, Philip Sheridan notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of AS Pikachuzim's Basílio Trigo. Basílio Trigo was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 66th minute, Phil Tolley hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jeff Bignot charged in rather forcefully in the 67th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jeff Bignot the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Basílio Trigo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Phil Tolley in the 74th minute of play. In the 79th minute Evandro Varela shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marek Wray saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jasper Best in the 91st minute of play forced AS Pikachuzim's goalkeeper Basílio Trigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marek Wray made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Victor da Fonseca in the 95th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. FC LIVERPOOL had won after a very even match.