U18 World League

CLAYMORE CITY
Spectators: 7652 (Terracing: 5741, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) In the 8th match minute, INTER FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pedro Luiz Tróia to maneuver through the defense. Basílio Maranhense made an important save on a dangerous shot by Thad Rocha in the 10th minute. When Luisinho Barbosa came up free with the goalie in the 15th minute, the INTER FC 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 Luisinho Barbosa couldn't finish the play. In the 18th minute João Carlos Teixeira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Romeo Dickens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 19th minute, Lucien Cruz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 20th minute, Fernando Washburn hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 20 minutes into the match, INTER FC's Benê Simão broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. João Carlos Teixeira charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed João Carlos Teixeira the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 22nd minute, João Carlos Teixeira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 24th match minute, CLAYMORE COUNTRY was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bob Bright to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in INTER FC's zone, Thad Rocha stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Basílio Maranhense came out of the goal and Thad Rocha tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 35 minutes into the game, INTER FC's Benê Simão nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Romeo Dickens made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benê Simão in the 44th minute of play forced CLAYMORE COUNTRY's goalkeeper Romeo Dickens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 45th minute João Carlos Teixeira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Romeo Dickens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Thad Rocha made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers João Carlos Teixeira in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Romeo Dickens saved CLAYMORE COUNTRY from getting behind. After a rather tough play, CLAYMORE COUNTRY's Neil Jacques got a free kick in the 60th minute. The supporters of INTER FC booed when CLAYMORE COUNTRY was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Neil Jacques didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 62nd minute, Paulo Renato Berger got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 67th minute, Benê Simão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. CLAYMORE COUNTRY made a substitution. Antione Lacroix replaced Neil Jacques. In the 68th match minute, INTER FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benê Simão to maneuver through the defense. When Bob Bright came up free with the goalie in the 70th minute, the CLAYMORE COUNTRY 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 Bob Bright couldn't finish the play. CLAYMORE COUNTRY's Kenton Cervantes was substituted for Fernando Washburn. When Luisinho Barbosa fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored INTER FC's protests and gave Luisinho Barbosa a yellow card for diving instead. Luisinho Barbosa kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Lucien Cruz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joey Rainey received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Basílio Maranhense tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 80th minute the ball was on its way in behind INTER FC's goalkeeper Basílio Maranhense, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Basílio Maranhense showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joey Rainey, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute.