U18 World League

Vila Belmiro
Spectators: 7652 (Terracing: 5741, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when J.P. Delarosa took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of Santos FC booed when Samba Fotboll U21 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Charles Molander didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Uno Åberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rusty Little took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frans Utfal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 20 minutes, J.P. Delarosa mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Santos FC and the Samba Fotboll U21 players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Santos FC booed when Samba Fotboll U21 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dan Eliasson didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Samba Fotboll U21's Gösta Sjö in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Santos FC's goalie prevented a goal. 26 minutes into the match, Frans Utfal had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rusty Little. Santos FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Frans Utfal was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 39th match minute, Samba Fotboll U21 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Martin Hedvall to maneuver through the defense. After 44 played minutes Santos FC got a freekick which was hit by Darrell Nava. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Per Kock during the 47th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 47th match minute, Samba Fotboll U21 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Per Kock to maneuver through the defense. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Frans Utfal made the kick off in the second half. After 56 played minutes Samba Fotboll U21 got a freekick which was hit by Martin Hedvall. Rusty Little took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gösta Sjö, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rusty Little showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gösta Sjö, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Santos FC's Rusty Little played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gösta Sjö in the 63rd minute of play. Milton Heath charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Milton Heath the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Santos FC booed when Samba Fotboll U21 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Charles Molander didn't get a good kick on the ball. Benito Hyde kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. When Michel Uter fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Samba Fotboll U21's protests and gave Michel Uter a yellow card for diving instead. Michel Uter kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Pedro Finn 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. If Frans Utfal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 95 minutes, Frans Utfal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Samba Fotboll U21's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frans Utfal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Samba Fotboll U21's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.