U18 World League

Crisolia
Spectators: 7966 (Terracing: 5976, Seating: 1832, VIP seats: 158) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Karim Cosme took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the game, Crisólia FBPA's Roberto Neiva nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sofyane Valognes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 6th minute of the match, Patrick da Silva tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Sofyane Valognes saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 7 minutes into the match, Crisólia FBPA's goal looked a bit too open when Paul-Henri Gayraud came free, but Edson de Castro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Crisólia FBPA getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Roberto Neiva hit a great ball. In the 14th minute of the match Jim Belloir sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Edson de Castro skillfully saved the ball. After having played for 23 minutes, Adil Magaud managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rathmore Lime Tree's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adil Magaud was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 25th minute, Karim Cosme left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Rathmore Lime Tree fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Edson de Castro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Karim Cosme, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Edson de Castro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adil Magaud, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Karim Cosme hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. In the 43rd minute, Adil Magaud 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 very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Francisco Penha made a kick off. Rathmore Lime Tree made a substitution. Fernand Rouland replaced Karim Cosme. 67 minutes into the match, Crisólia FBPA's goalkeeper Edson de Castro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fernand Rouland. 72 minutes into the match, Jim Belloir dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Edson de Castro, 1-3. If Adil Magaud had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Crisólia FBPA's Edson de Castro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save Crisólia FBPA from getting a goal against them. Fernand Rouland's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Edson de Castro firmly grabbed it by the left post. A collision led to Rathmore Lime Tree getting a freekick after 97 minutes play. Adil Magaud hit a great ball. The Crisólia FBPA fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Rathmore Lime Tree were clearly better and deserved to take the win.