U18 World League

The Betsy Stadium
Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rich Clough in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristiano Prata prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Laerte Barreto hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. Jeff Weir took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 7th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Cristiano Prata. S.C.CHUÍ's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Paulão da Silva might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Blair Buckle. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Paulão da Silva ran back to his position shaking his head. The supporters of S.C.CHUÍ booed when Staffordshire Terrier FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jeff Weir didn't get a good kick on the ball. Blair Buckle didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Luisão Trigo went, in the 11th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. 15 minutes into the game, Staffordshire Terrier FC's Rich Clough nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cristiano Prata made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Reggie Hibbert's late challenge caught a S.C.CHUÍ's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Reggie Hibbert helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of S.C.CHUÍ booed when Staffordshire Terrier FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Reggie Hibbert didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nildo Xavier in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Blair Buckle prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eriberto Godoi in the 25th minute of play forced Staffordshire Terrier FC's goalkeeper Blair Buckle to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Staffordshire Terrier FC's Sammy Button got a good chance for a goal in the 33rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Staffordshire Terrier FC's Babe Spencer got a free kick in the 34th minute. 43 minutes into the match, S.C.CHUÍ's goalkeeper Cristiano Prata had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Babe Spencer. After 47 played minutes Staffordshire Terrier FC got a freekick which was hit by Jeff Weir. Luisão Trigo shot a long shot in the 48th minute and a light blocked Blair Buckle hadn't a chance when the ball went into goal on his right side. It was 1-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rich Clough to strike the kick off in the second half. Rich Clough received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Cristiano Prata tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Luisão Trigo hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Paulão da Silva's late challenge caught a Staffordshire Terrier FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Paulão da Silva helped the player get up and apologised. Paulão da Silva kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. With a little luck, Staffordshire Terrier FC's Blair Buckle got control of the ball when Nildo Xavier tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Staffordshire Terrier FC's Blair Buckle got control of the ball when Paulão da Silva tried to sneak it across the goal line. Staffordshire Terrier FC's Blair Buckle played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eriberto Godoi in the 71st minute of play. In the 77th minute the ball was on its way in behind Staffordshire Terrier FC's goalkeeper Blair Buckle, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Blair Buckle showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nildo Xavier, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Cristiano Prata showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sammy Button in the 80th minute of the match. Rich Clough struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Cristiano Prata didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Staffordshire Terrier FC. Nildo Xavier received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Blair Buckle came out and tried to block the shot, but Nildo Xavier slotted it home off the left post making it 1-3 in the 89th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Graham Long during the 96th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 96 played minutes Staffordshire Terrier FC got a freekick which was hit by Graham Long. When the match was over S.C.CHUÍ could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Staffordshire Terrier FC throughout the match.