U18 World League

Dragons Graveyard
Spectators: 7652 (Terracing: 5741, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) In the 3rd minute, Parfrente FC's Manoel Barbosa seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Manoel Barbosa the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Parfrente FC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Manoel Barbosa had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. Manoel Barbosa hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. 4 minutes into the match, Parfrente FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alfons Ceulemans came free, but Haroldo Chaves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Parfrente FC booed when FC Draconia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gregory Cappelsmans didn't get a good kick on the ball. Haroldo Chaves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jorge Kempeneers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to FC Draconia getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Samuel Pancken hit a great ball. In the 25th match minute, Parfrente FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dráusio Cardoso to maneuver through the defense. Bobby Preuveneer kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. When Parfrente FC's Valdemar Quirino in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Draconia's goalie prevented a goal. After 45 played minutes FC Draconia got a freekick which was hit by Bobby Preuveneer. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Valdemar Quirino made a kick off. In the 54th minute, FC Draconia's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Dráusio Cardoso fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Wes Van Der Meeren kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Wanderson Ceresso kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Parfrente FC's Válbson Breckenfeld got a free kick in the 76th minute. Joel Sarmento charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Joel Sarmento the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Joel Sarmento kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Mike Van Hooveldt made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mazinho Queiroz in the 82nd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Valdemar Quirino in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mike Van Hooveldt saved FC Draconia from getting behind. In the 85th minute Parfrente FC were awarded a corner. Dalmo Aguiar went to the cornerflag to take it. After some careless play in the Parfrente FC defense, Gilian Sulems kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Haroldo Chaves. The Parfrente FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Haroldo Chaves should have stopped the shot. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The FC Draconia fans cheered their team off the field, for while Parfrente FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.