U18 World League

Springfield Arena
Spectators: 7459 (Terracing: 5595, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Emanuel Pena made the kick off which started today's match. A collision led to FC Karamba getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Saulius Vaineikis hit a great ball. In the 13th match minute, Qijua F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João Adolfo Lopez to maneuver through the defense. FC Karamba's Saulius Vaineikis shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 14th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Hélio de Castro but with some difficulty. Linas Matukaitis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Hélio de Castro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Naglis Gilaitis kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Gildo Mendonça blasted a shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Zigmas Mikutavičius having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gildo Mendonça in the 26th minute of play forced FC Karamba's goalkeeper Zigmas Mikutavičius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 27 minutes into the game, Enrique Munhoz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Qijua F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Karamba the free kick. The supporters of FC Karamba booed when Qijua F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enrique Munhoz didn't get a good kick on the ball. 31 minutes into the match Linas Matukaitis climbed in front of goal and pressed up 2-0 in the right cross behind a totally surprised Hélio de Castro. In the 36th minute, Emanuel Pena left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Qijua F.C fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. After a rather tough play, Qijua F.C's Enrique Munhoz got a free kick in the 41st minute. Hélio de Castro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vygantas Balūzis, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute.

The wind increased when Linas Matukaitis made the kick off in the second half. Rony Lopez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Saulius Vaineikis kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Qijua F.C's zone, Linas Matukaitis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hélio de Castro came out of the goal and Linas Matukaitis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Linas Matukaitis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Hélio de Castro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hélio de Castro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Linas Matukaitis's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Enrique Munhoz in the 75th minute of play forced FC Karamba's goalkeeper Zigmas Mikutavičius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Enrique Munhoz got his second yellow card in the match during the 77th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Enrique Munhoz hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Arnoldas Makelevičius received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Hélio de Castro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 85 played minutes FC Karamba got a freekick which was hit by Arnoldas Makelevičius. After 90 played minutes FC Karamba got a freekick which was hit by Almantas Genys. Qijua F.C's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.