U18 World League

Zinho de Oliveira
Spectators: 7534 (Terracing: 5652, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) Jeremy McQuartie sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Silver Play 2 getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Ildefonso Madeo hit a great ball. When Rod Reidfurd came up free with the goalie in the 12th minute, the Gavião Kyikatejê 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 Rod Reidfurd couldn't finish the play. Robustiano Jobo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ewan Hughes in the 14th minute of the match. After 21 minutes, Moises Maria mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Silver Play 2 and the Gavião Kyikatejê players grew even worse after the yellow card. With a little luck, Silver Play 2's Robustiano Jobo got control of the ball when Rod Reidfurd tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Gavião Kyikatejê's Rod Reidfurd in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Silver Play 2's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Gavião Kyikatejê's Timmy Cobb got a free kick in the 27th minute. Raimundo Ubarna blasted a shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Max Gilespie having to make a save. Robustiano Jobo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Rod Reidfurd showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 30 minute of play. Robustiano Jobo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ewan Hughes in the 33rd minute of play. The supporters of Gavião Kyikatejê booed when Silver Play 2 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Federico Kinsen didn't get a good kick on the ball. After recieving a nice pass, Gavião Kyikatejê's Henry Simpson tried to score from far away in the 36th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Silver Play 2's Robustiano Jobo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rod Reidfurd in the 38th minute of play. In the 39th minute, Moises Maria hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Moises Maria made the kick off in the second half. Robustiano Jobo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ewan Hughes, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. In the 61st minute, one of Silver Play 2:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Silver Play 2. The referee gave Gavião Kyikatejê a penalty, 62 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Henry Simpson, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Silver Play 2's Robustiano Jobo. 2-0. Claudio Perfumo's late challenge caught a Gavião Kyikatejê's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Claudio Perfumo helped the player get up and apologised. Claudio Perfumo hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. In the 66th minute, Henry Simpson got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 69 minutes into the game, Gavião Kyikatejê's Rod Reidfurd nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Robustiano Jobo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. After 74 played minutes Gavião Kyikatejê got a freekick which was hit by Henry Simpson. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Henry Frew managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gavião Kyikatejê's supporters rose to their feet, but Henry Frew was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Robustiano Jobo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Robustiano Jobo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rod Reidfurd, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Robustiano Jobo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rod Reidfurd, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Rod Reidfurd scored 4-0 in the 86th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Robustiano Jobo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 93rd minute Henry Frew shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robustiano Jobo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 96 minutes into the match, Silver Play 2's goal looked a bit too open when Rod Reidfurd came free, but Robustiano Jobo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rod Reidfurd in the 99th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Robustiano Jobo saved Silver Play 2 from getting behind. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Gavião Kyikatejê had played much better football throughout.