U18 World League

Gama Arena
Spectators: 7604 (Terracing: 5704, Seating: 1749, VIP seats: 151) Luka Saje made the kick off and thus started the match. Sipo EC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 4th minute, when Timi Osojnik scored to the left of an out of position Ernani Cerezo, making the score, 1-0. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Koper's goalkeeper Bine Šercelj, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Wágner do Valle took the ball and in the 12 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Bine Šercelj. Bine Šercelj dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Thiago Cruz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Bine Šercelj tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Célio Cardoso's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Bine Šercelj was relentless in the 18th minute of the game. Thiago Cruz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Timi Osojnik struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Ernani Cerezo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Koper. After a rather tough play, Sipo EC's Tostão Maranhense got a free kick in the 27th minute. In the 27th minute of the match Mato Podlogar shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ernani Cerezo showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Thiago Cruz struck a weak shot in the 31st minute. Bine Šercelj didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sipo EC. 34 minutes into the match, FC Koper's goal looked a bit too open when Wágner do Valle came free, but Bine Šercelj reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sipo EC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Wágner do Valle in the 35th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Célio Cardoso in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bine Šercelj prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Célio Cardoso's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Bine Šercelj was relentless in the 38th minute of the game. Thiago Cruz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Oséas Pirani kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. In the 47thth minute of the game Célio Cardoso who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Koper's Bine Šercelj was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience was convinced that Célio Cardoso's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Bine Šercelj was relentless in the 48th minute of the game. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Célio Cardoso in the 53rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Bine Šercelj, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A collision led to Sipo EC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Douglas de Queirós hit a great ball. Thiago Cruz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 66 minutes into the match, Wágner do Valle had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bine Šercelj. FC Koper's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Wágner do Valle was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Simão Custódio during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 70th match minute, Sipo EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Simão Custódio to maneuver through the defense. When the match clock showed 71 minutes, the score became 2-2 when Luka Saje sped through Sipo EC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Ernani Cerezo. In the 74th minute, Célio Cardoso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sipo EC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Wágner do Valle in the 77th minute. After taking down the ball on Sipo EC's corner Wágner do Valle fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Bine Šercelj quite easily take care of the ball. Thiago Cruz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Bine Šercelj tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sipo EC's Célio Cardoso was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 83rd play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Sipo EC's Célio Cardoso slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Bine Šercelj. That made the score 2-5 after 92 minutes of play. 97 minutes into the game, Mitar Drobnič was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Koper's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sipo EC the free kick. After a rather tough play, FC Koper's Mitar Drobnič got a free kick in the 97th minute. After 98 played minutes Wágner do Valle scored with a long sweeping shot just to the left of Bine Šercelj who was too lazy, 2-6. Sipo EC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.