U18 World League

Mineirão
Spectators: 7748 (Terracing: 5800, Seating: 1793, VIP seats: 155) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Renatinho Cosme made the kick off which started today's match. In the 7th minute Zé Roberto Penha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kauã Tinoco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's zone, Zé Carlos Cosme stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aloísio Vargas came out of the goal and Zé Carlos Cosme tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, Fml Cobiçados HD's Kauã Tinoco got control of the ball when Renatinho Cosme tried to sneak it across the goal line. 18 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Stephen Curry came free, but Aloísio Vargas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Claudinei Neiva during the 19th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Claudinei Neiva hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. When Bebeto Nóbrega fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's protests and gave Bebeto Nóbrega a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Fml Cobiçados HD booed when Cruzeiro Esporte Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bebeto Nóbrega didn't get a good kick on the ball. Renatinho Cosmes short, quick shot in the 24thth minute got Kauã Tinoco to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 26 minutes into the match, Stephen Curry notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Aloísio Vargas. Aloísio Vargas was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Cláudio Barral hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Stephen Curry managed to get in a good position for a shot. Fml Cobiçados HD's supporters rose to their feet, but Stephen Curry was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aloísio Vargas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ramón Barbosa might have been able to make a better finish in the 34th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Kauã Tinoco. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ramón Barbosa ran back to his position shaking his head. Fml Cobiçados HD's Kauã Tinoco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Renatinho Cosme in the 34th minute of play. 39 minutes into the game, Stephen Curry cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Aloísio Vargas was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Stephen Curry might have been able to make a better finish in the 41st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Aloísio Vargas. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Stephen Curry ran back to his position shaking his head. The supporters of Cruzeiro Esporte Clube booed when Fml Cobiçados HD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zé Carlos Cosme didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 45 played minutes Cruzeiro Esporte Clube got a freekick which was hit by Adhemar Carioca. In the 48th minute Stephen Curry shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aloísio Vargas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Fml Cobiçados HD were winning 0-2.

Gil do Nascimento could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Aloísio Vargas made a huge save. Aloísio Vargas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Stephen Curry in the 70th minute. After 72 minutes, Ramón Barbosa mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and the Fml Cobiçados HD players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Fml Cobiçados HD booed when Cruzeiro Esporte Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramón Barbosa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aloísio Vargas acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 73rd minute, took the ball on the long shot from Stephen Curry. In the 75th minute, Emanuel Leite 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 supporters of Fml Cobiçados HD booed when Cruzeiro Esporte Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zé Roberto Penha didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Aloísio Vargas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gil do Nascimento in the 78th minute of play. In the 80th match minute, Fml Cobiçados HD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Franklin Mineiro to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ramón Barbosa in the 91st minute of play forced Fml Cobiçados HD's goalkeeper Kauã Tinoco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Franklin Mineiro during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 92nd match minute, Fml Cobiçados HD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Franklin Mineiro to maneuver through the defense. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Fml Cobiçados HD eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.