U18 World League

Mineirão
Spectators: 7740 (Terracing: 5800, Seating: 1786, VIP seats: 154) Válbson Carvalho made the kick off and thus started the match. Perivaldo Valle's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eurico da Mata read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, PREZULO FC's Rodolfo Madureira got a free kick in the 4th minute. A long shot from Adelino Simão in the 5th minute of play was well struck, but Eurico da Mata made a really good save at the right post. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Wágner Carneiro during the 5th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 5th match minute, PREZULO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wágner Carneiro to maneuver through the defense. In the 6th minute of the match Adelino Simão shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Eurico da Mata showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Válbson Carvalho might have been able to make a better finish in the 9th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Aloísio Vargas. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Válbson Carvalho ran back to his position shaking his head. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Aloísio Vargas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Válbson Carvalho in the 14th minute of play. After a rather tough play, PREZULO FC's Leonardo Cavalcante got a free kick in the 16th minute. After 18 played minutes PREZULO FC got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Chaves. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Válbson Carvalho in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aloísio Vargas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 27 minutes into the match, Vicente Chaves had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Eurico da Mata. PREZULO FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Vicente Chaves was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. After a rather tough play, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Naldo Guedes got a free kick in the 39th minute. A collision led to Cruzeiro Esporte Clube getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Tarcisio Goiano hit a great ball. In the 48th match minute, PREZULO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexandre Loureiro to maneuver through the defense. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Leonardo Porto was substituted for Cláudio Barral. Alexandre Loureiro kicked well hit freekick during the 49th minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Vicente Chaves was the one to do the kick off. 56 minutes into the game, Gláuber Meira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave PREZULO FC the free kick. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube made a substitution. Ramón Barbosa replaced Ian Abreu. Eurico da Mata showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vicente Chaves, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. When Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Ramón Barbosa in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye PREZULO FC's goalie prevented a goal. Naldo Guedes was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 70 minutes into the match. In the 70th minute, Naldo Guedes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alexandre Loureiro got free with Aloísio Vargas in the 79th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ramón Barbosa 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. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.