U18 World League

Arena Juridica
Spectators: 7455 (Terracing: 5592, Seating: 1714, VIP seats: 149) NEWELL´S OLD BOYS's Amancio Magdaleno 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. Percy Palmeira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amancio Magdaleno in the 4th minute of play. Roman Kismi scored 0-1 in the 5th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Percy Palmeira, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. A collision led to NEWELL´S OLD BOYS getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Erasmo Fernendo hit a great ball. Hilario Fenomeno fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Danilo Frascuelo having to interfere. When Roman Kismi fell near the penalty area in the 15th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored NEWELL´S OLD BOYS's protests and gave Roman Kismi a yellow card for diving instead. Roman Kismi hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Danilo Frascuelo made a fantastic save in the 18th minute, when Hilario Fenomeno sent off a good shot on target. In the 23rd minute, Roman Kismi made a precise shot to the right of Percy Palmeira. JURIDIQUES F.C's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. After a rather tough play, NEWELL´S OLD BOYS's Adolfo Caitano got a free kick in the 25th minute. Danilo Frascuelo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristiano Romário in the 27th minute of the match. In the 29th minute, Anselmo Koehler hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, NEWELL´S OLD BOYS's Danilo Frascuelo got control of the ball when Hilario Fenomeno tried to sneak it across the goal line. NEWELL´S OLD BOYS's Danilo Frascuelo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristiano Romário in the 33rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, JURIDIQUES F.C's Edgard Abraão got a free kick in the 35th minute. NEWELL´S OLD BOYS's Arturo Balendin got a good chance for a goal in the 44th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The JURIDIQUES F.C players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. NEWELL´S OLD BOYS were winning 0-3.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Cristiano Romário to strike the kick off in the second half. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mario Uhin during the 55th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Erasmo Fernendo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Percy Palmeira made a huge save. Percy Palmeira made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aurelio Hitz in the 62nd minute. After 62 played minutes JURIDIQUES F.C got a freekick which was hit by Renatinho Vale. 67 minutes into the match, Cristiano Romário had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Danilo Frascuelo. NEWELL´S OLD BOYS's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cristiano Romário was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. The supporters of JURIDIQUES F.C booed when NEWELL´S OLD BOYS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arturo Balendin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Percy Palmeira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amancio Magdaleno, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. 76 minutes into the game, Aurelio Hitz cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-5. Percy Palmeira was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. A hard shot 79 in the game by Aurelio Hitz from a close distance when the talented Percy Palmeira managed to make a qualified save. JURIDIQUES F.C's players were relieved. Percy Palmeira made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aurelio Hitz in the 81st minute. 91 minutes into the match, Amancio Magdaleno dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Percy Palmeira, 1-6. When the final whistle sounded NEWELL´S OLD BOYS left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than JURIDIQUES F.C.