U18 World League

Encanto
Spectators: 7458 (Terracing: 5594, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Erik Moreira made the kick off which started today's match. Eliseu Tasso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Genaro Ricoy in the 2nd minute of play. Hugo Aballe scored 0-1 in the 4th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Eliseu Tasso, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. A collision led to Riemannian getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Rios Correa hit a great ball. When Rios Correa fell near the penalty area in the 11th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Riemannian's protests and gave Rios Correa a yellow card for diving instead. In the 11th match minute, Riemannian was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rios Correa to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Prospero Solana in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Eliseu Tasso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Riemannian's Eutropio Toxeiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nico Passos in the 23rd minute of play. If Genaro Ricoy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aloísio de Sousa's late challenge caught a Riemannian's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Aloísio de Sousa helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Encanto's Aloísio de Sousa got a free kick in the 30th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 32nd minute, Prospero Solana managed to get in a good position for a shot. Riemannian's supporters rose to their feet, but Prospero Solana was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eliseu Tasso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Genaro Ricoy struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Eliseu Tasso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Riemannian. After 34 played minutes Riemannian got a freekick which was hit by Crispo Huerta. In the 36th minute, Hamílton Simões hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eutropio Toxeiro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Erik Moreira in the 48th minute.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Prospero Solana stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Riemannian's Ovidio Macho shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 52nd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Eliseu Tasso but with some difficulty. Eliseu Tasso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Genaro Ricoy in the 56th minute of play. If Genaro Ricoy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Prospero Solana's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 68thth minute, Eliseu Tasso skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. During the 76th minute of the match Crispo Huerta completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Crispo Huerta a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 77th match minute, Riemannian was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Crispo Huerta to maneuver through the defense. If Genaro Ricoy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Encanto fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Riemannian were clearly better and deserved to take the win.