U18 World League

Estadio 21 de Agosto
Spectators: 7710 (Terracing: 5784, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) Club El Progreso's Humberto Guerau 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. A collision led to Floresta Club U18 getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Zeca Souto hit a great ball. Felippe Vianna showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Artemio Hegoi, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. 9 minutes into the game, Humberto Guerau was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Club El Progreso's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Floresta Club U18 the free kick. Humberto Guerau hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Floresta Club U18's Zeca Souto got a free kick in the 10th minute. 12 minutes in the game, Artemio Hegoi fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Felippe Vianna having to interfere. Geovânio Albuquerque struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Florencio Jaen didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Floresta Club U18. Florencio Jaen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cafu Tinoco in the 21st minute of the match. 22 minutes into the match, Club El Progreso's goal looked a bit too open when Diogo Cordeiro came free, but Florencio Jaen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 28 minutes into the match, Apolo Ramos dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Felippe Vianna, 1-0. In the 32nd minute, Artemio Hegoi ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Felippe Vianna was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. In the 38th minute of the match Diogo Cordeiro sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Florencio Jaen skillfully saved the ball.

The wind increased when Diogo Cordeiro made the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Floresta Club U18's zone, Artemio Hegoi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Felippe Vianna came out of the goal and Artemio Hegoi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 58th match minute, Floresta Club U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diogo Cordeiro to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Apolo Ramos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Club El Progreso's supporters rose to their feet, but Apolo Ramos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Felippe Vianna breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 69th match minute, Club El Progreso was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carolo Abaurre to maneuver through the defense. Florencio Jaen made an important save on a dangerous shot by Diogo Cordeiro in the 71st minute. Carolo Abaurre kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Wilson Lopes hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Floresta Club U18's zone, Humberto Guerau stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Felippe Vianna came out of the goal and Humberto Guerau tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Club El Progreso's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.