U18 World League

Shea
Spectators: 7845 (Terracing: 5885, Seating: 1804, VIP seats: 156) The Cavern Club's Martín Palermo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Martín Palermo in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedro Lucas saved Coice de Mula from getting behind. Pedro Lucas was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Martín Palermo showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 7 minute of play. After 15 minutes of play, Coice de Mula's Jardel Mula made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Tomás Esiquio was left in no man's land by his defense there! Pedro Paulo Pombal charged in rather forcefully in the 24th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Pedro Paulo Pombal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 24th match minute, Coice de Mula was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pedro Paulo Pombal to maneuver through the defense. Ermegildo Otsoko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 31st minute, Martín Cabezon made a precise shot to the right of Pedro Lucas. Coice de Mula's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Ermegildo Otsoko hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. The supporters of Coice de Mula booed when The Cavern Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ermegildo Otsoko didn't get a good kick on the ball. Martín Palermo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 40thth minute, Pedro Lucas skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 46 minutes into the match, Coice de Mula's goal looked a bit too open when Martín Palermo came free, but Pedro Lucas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

The Cavern Club made a substitution. Sebastian Fliz replaced Anacleto Lobo. Joel Rezende fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tomás Esiquio having to interfere. With 55 minutes on the clock, Romulo Huly commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The supporters of Coice de Mula booed when The Cavern Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Romulo Huly didn't get a good kick on the ball. Joel Rezende kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Martín Cabezon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Martín Palermo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 72 minutes into the game, The Cavern Club's Basilio Lorien nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedro Lucas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Tomás Esiquio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wanderson da Mata, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Basilio Lorien received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Pedro Lucas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Geronimo Vincente kicked well hit freekick during the 97th minute of the match. When the referee ended the match the The Cavern Club players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.