U18 World League

Vila Belmiro
Spectators: 7651 (Terracing: 5740, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) Pedro Finn might have been able to make a better finish in the 3rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ennio Costantini. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Pedro Finn ran back to his position shaking his head. Rusty Little made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fabiano Farina in the 5th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, io.dasola's goalkeeper Ennio Costantini had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Pedro Finn. Ennio Costantini showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jamar Burton in the 9th minute of the match. Rusty Little showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Annamaya Hannah in the 16th minute of the match. In the 18th minute of the match io.dasola got a corner. Santos FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Bruno Ursini ran over to the corner to take the kick. io.dasola's Alessandro Zoccali pulled a muscle in his leg after 19 minutes and couldn't finish the game. In the 20th match minute, Santos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by J.P. Delarosa to maneuver through the defense. Santos FC's Jamar Burton was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 23rd play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. After a rather tough play, Santos FC's Leon Burr got a free kick in the 26th minute. In the 27th minute Fabiano Farina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rusty Little saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Santos FC getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Jamar Maxwell hit a great ball. Rusty Little showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bruno Ursini in the 30th minute of the match. In the 32nd minute, Jamar Maxwell hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 37th minute, Lawrence Smart hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Rusty Little made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fulvio Di Florio in the 51st minute of play. 59 minutes into the game, Christian Pan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. io.dasola's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Santos FC the free kick. After 59 played minutes io.dasola got a freekick which was hit by Christian Pan. J.P. Delarosa struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Ennio Costantini didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Santos FC. In the 61st minute Pedro Finn shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ennio Costantini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rusty Little was out of position in the 65 minute of play, and Fabiano Farina capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Fabiano Farina really showed his touch with that goal: 2-2. Ennio Costantini showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pedro Finn in the 69th minute of the match. Jamar Maxwell charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jamar Maxwell the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Santos FC getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Jamar Maxwell hit a great ball. Darryl Pollard hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. io.dasola's Fabiano Farina got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of io.dasola booed when Santos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jamar Maxwell didn't get a good kick on the ball. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.