U18 World League

Morumbi
Spectators: 7699 (Terracing: 5775, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) Marquez Tobias started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After 4 played minutes SC Pfullendorf got a freekick which was hit by Hanot Feliu. SC Pfullendorf's Salvador Rajoi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlinhos Sergipano in the 11th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cayetano Segarra in the 16th minute of play forced São Paulo da Floresta's goalkeeper Carlos Fernando Almeida to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Carlos Fernando Almeida took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marquez Tobias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Ximo Tobias managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Pfullendorf's supporters rose to their feet, but Ximo Tobias was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Carlos Fernando Almeida breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Carlinhos Sergipano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Salvador Rajoi having to interfere. In the 34th minute, Eliseu Mangueira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 40th minute Caco Falcão shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Salvador Rajoi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Carlos Fernando Almeida made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marquez Tobias in the 44th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

SC Pfullendorf's Leandro Sabina was substituted for Hanot Feliu. In the 54th minute, Carlinhos Sergipano left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The São Paulo da Floresta fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Carlinhos Sergipano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Salvador Rajoi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, São Paulo da Floresta's Carlos Fernando Almeida got control of the ball when Loramendi Jurado tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 69 minutes of play, São Paulo da Floresta's Carlinhos Sergipano made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Salvador Rajoi was left in no man's land by his defense there! Carlos Fernando Almeida made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Senen Castellano in the 73rd minute of play. Carlos Fernando Almeida showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kiko Pastor, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. 76 minutes into the match, SC Pfullendorf's goal looked a bit too open when Carlinhos Sergipano came free, but Salvador Rajoi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in SC Pfullendorf's zone, Carlinhos Sergipano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Salvador Rajoi came out of the goal and Carlinhos Sergipano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Francisco Blanco during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Francisco Blanco hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Caco Falcão sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 83rd match minute, SC Pfullendorf was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Senen Castellano to maneuver through the defense. Vitório Mendonça kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Carlos Fernando Almeida acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 88th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Marquez Tobias. The supporters of SC Pfullendorf booed when São Paulo da Floresta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Caco Falcão didn't get a good kick on the ball. Loramendi Jurado came free with the goalkeeper in the 97th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Carlos Fernando Almeida could save by the left post.