U18 World League

Estádio Ubaldinho
Spectators: 7503 (Terracing: 5628, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Dário Teles got the match started through his kick off. Anthon Bivall sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ove Engström sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 17th minute of the match, Dário Teles got a very nice opportunity to score, but Billy Johnsson was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Caco Mattos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anthon Bivall, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Anthon Bivall in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Caco Mattos saved Diamante Negro DK - VV from getting behind. 30 minutes into the match, Diamante Negro DK - VV's goal looked a bit too open when Vilgot Bergkvist came free, but Caco Mattos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 37 minutes into the match, Ove Engström had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Caco Mattos. Diamante Negro DK - VV's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ove Engström was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Caco Mattos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anthon Bivall in the 48th minute of play. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Anthon Bivall stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 51st match minute, Diamante Negro DK - VV was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valdir Gaúcho to maneuver through the defense. 53 minutes into the match, Lekparken FC's Anthon Bivall sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Caco Mattos narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of Lekparken FC booed when Diamante Negro DK - VV was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sílvio Luiz de Sousa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ernst Grelsson charged in rather forcefully in the 58th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ernst Grelsson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Lekparken FC getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Ernst Grelsson hit a great ball. Davi Luis was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 59th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. 62 minutes into the match, Diamante Negro DK - VV's goalkeeper Caco Mattos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ove Engström. After 62 minutes, Dário Teles mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Diamante Negro DK - VV and the Lekparken FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Dário Teles hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Through an outstanding action, after 80 minutes, Caco Mattos successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 81st minute, Sílvio Luiz de Sousa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ove Engström could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Caco Mattos made a huge save. Ove Engström sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Lekparken FC booed when Diamante Negro DK - VV was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valdir Gaúcho didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Lekparken FC's Anthon Bivall slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Caco Mattos. That made the score 0-2 after 94 minutes of play. Lekparken FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.