U18 World League

Cuesta
Spectators: 7530 (Terracing: 5649, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Fabrício Gonçalves got the match started through his kick off. In the 10th match minute, MEXACOMX was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sandro Fiúza to maneuver through the defense. MEXACOMX's Dimas Camargo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Santiago Calvino in the 11th minute of play. 13 minutes into the game, Fabrício Gonçalves cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Reynaldo Argi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After some fancy dribbling in the 16th minute, Máximo Sales managed to get in a good position for a shot. MEXACOMX's supporters rose to their feet, but Máximo Sales was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Reynaldo Argi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Santiago Calvino's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 23rdth minute, Dimas Camargo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Alfredo Osório hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. In the 41st minute, Justino Naelio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fabrício Gonçalves during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Fabrício Gonçalves hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. The Reconquistense FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. MEXACOMX were winning 0-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Santiago Calvino stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Fabrício Gonçalves received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Reynaldo Argi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 52 minutes into the game, Máximo Sales was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MEXACOMX's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Reconquistense FC the free kick. Máximo Sales hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. When Reconquistense FC's Santiago Calvino in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MEXACOMX's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the MEXACOMX defense, Santiago Calvino kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dimas Camargo. The MEXACOMX fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dimas Camargo should have stopped the shot. Delfim Brás struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Reynaldo Argi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for MEXACOMX. Dimas Camargo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Santiago Calvino, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. After a defensive mix-up in Reconquistense FC's zone, Mariano Faria stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Reynaldo Argi came out of the goal and Mariano Faria tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Reconquistense FC fans' excitement grew in the 66th match minute when Reconquistense FC's Santiago Calvino looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a defensive mix-up in Reconquistense FC's zone, Fabrício Gonçalves stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Reynaldo Argi came out of the goal and Fabrício Gonçalves tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Reconquistense FC's Reynaldo Argi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Máximo Sales in the 79th minute of play. MEXACOMX's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Hélio Granja in the 81st minute. Fabrício Gonçalves sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Reconquistense FC players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.