U18 World League

Cuervo Loco
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Emilio Ilazki got the match started through his kick off. Bebeto Britto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Generoso Ofelio, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. 9 minutes into the match, Milanis E.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Generoso Ofelio came free, but Bebeto Britto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 15th minute, Milanis E.C.'s goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Emilio Ilazki fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After a rather tough play, Milanis E.C.'s Ronaldão Mazza got a free kick in the 19th minute. Emilio Ilazki fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bebeto Britto having to interfere. In the 26th minute, Maximino Blasco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After taking down the ball on Cuervo Loco FC's corner Conrado Oliverio fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Bebeto Britto quite easily take care of the ball. Marcelo Barovero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paulão Porto, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Marcelo Barovero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zé Carlos da Cunha in the 38th minute of the match. Marcelo Barovero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zé Carlos da Cunha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Maicon Recife kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. A collision led to Cuervo Loco FC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Cipriano Arixo hit a great ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Paulão Porto made the kick off in the second half. Ronaldão Mazza came free with the goalkeeper in the 51st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Marcelo Barovero could save by the left post. Marcelo Barovero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulão Porto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zé Carlos da Cunha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Marcelo Barovero tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Cuervo Loco FC booed when Milanis E.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ronaldão Mazza didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fabiano de Sousa in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcelo Barovero saved Cuervo Loco FC from getting behind. When Emilio Ilazki came up free with the goalie in the 66th minute, the Cuervo Loco 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 Emilio Ilazki couldn't finish the play. 78 minutes into the match, Cuervo Loco FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zé Carlos da Cunha came free, but Marcelo Barovero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cuervo Loco FC's Marcelo Barovero proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Cuervo Loco FC from getting a goal against them. Cuervo Loco FC's Marcelo Barovero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Augusto das Neves in the 83rd minute of play. Emilio Ilazki might have been able to make a better finish in the 94th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Bebeto Britto. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Emilio Ilazki ran back to his position shaking his head. Despite being the better team, Milanis E.C. failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.