U18 World League

Asgard Stadium
Spectators: 7604 (Terracing: 5704, Seating: 1749, VIP seats: 151) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ákos Szalontai got the match started through his kick off. Aesir FC FSCMZ's Evandro Mattos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ákos Szalontai in the 4th minute of play. Ákos Szalontai's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Evandro Mattos read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulysses Esteves in the 10th minute of play forced Szajk LC's goalkeeper Álmos Simon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Álmos Simon made an important save on a dangerous shot by Paulo Macedo in the 17th minute. After some careless play in the Aesir FC FSCMZ defense, István Tulipán kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Evandro Mattos. The Aesir FC FSCMZ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Evandro Mattos should have stopped the shot. István Tulipán sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Csaba Kuti hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. Evandro Mattos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ákos Szalontai's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. In the 31st minute the ball was on its way in behind Szajk LC's goalkeeper Álmos Simon, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 34 minutes into the game, Ulysses Esteves was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Aesir FC FSCMZ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Szajk LC the free kick. 40 minutes into the game, Szajk LC's István Tulipán nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Evandro Mattos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. When István Tulipán fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Szajk LC's protests and gave István Tulipán a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Aesir FC FSCMZ booed when Szajk LC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. István Tulipán didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half Szajk LC were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Paulo Macedo made a kick off. When Ulysses Esteves came up free with the goalie in the 52nd minute, the Aesir FC FSCMZ fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ulysses Esteves couldn't finish the play. Adrián Vámosi kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. István Tulipán sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 60th minute, Ademar Cavalcante made a precise shot to the right of Álmos Simon. Szajk LC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. Álmos Simon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Macedo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 71st minute, Csaba Kuti hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 77 played minutes Aesir FC FSCMZ got a freekick which was hit by Caco da Costa. Ademar Cavalcante fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Álmos Simon having to interfere. Paulo Macedo struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Álmos Simon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Aesir FC FSCMZ. In the 90th minute, István Tulipán ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Evandro Mattos was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-5. Szajk LC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.