U18 World League

Maracana
Spectators: 7573 (Terracing: 5681, Seating: 1741, VIP seats: 151) When Esquadrão Lusitano's Albérico Amorim in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Fluminense di Parma's goalie prevented a goal. Gilberto Queiroz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Albérico Amorim, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gilberto Queiroz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albérico Amorim in the 13th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dudu Prata during the 14th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 14th minute, Dudu Prata hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gilberto Queiroz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Inácio Ramalho in the 15th minute of play. Gilberto Queiroz didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Albertino Lobato went, in the 18th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. In the 22nd minute Albertino Lobato shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gilberto Queiroz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fluminense di Parma's Gilberto Queiroz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albertino Lobato in the 26th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albérico Amorim in the 31st minute of play forced Fluminense di Parma's goalkeeper Gilberto Queiroz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 33 played minutes Fluminense di Parma got a freekick which was hit by Eriberto Zonta. After some careless play in the Fluminense di Parma defense, Albertino Lobato kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gilberto Queiroz. The Fluminense di Parma fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gilberto Queiroz should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, Esquadrão Lusitano's Pedro Setúbal got a free kick in the 37th minute. After some careless play in the Fluminense di Parma defense, Albérico Amorim kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gilberto Queiroz. The Fluminense di Parma fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gilberto Queiroz should have stopped the shot. After having played for 46 minutes, Albertino Lobato managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Esquadrão Lusitano's supporters crossed their fingers, but Albertino Lobato was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After the first half Esquadrão Lusitano were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Albertino Lobato was the one to do the kick off. Gilberto Queiroz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albertino Lobato, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Gilberto Queiroz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albertino Lobato in the 58th minute of the match. 59 minutes into the match, Esquadrão Lusitano's goal looked a bit too open when Dudu Prata came free, but Ivan Trindade reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albertino Lobato in the 61st minute of play forced Fluminense di Parma's goalkeeper Gilberto Queiroz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dudu Prata in the 63rd minute of play forced Esquadrão Lusitano's goalkeeper Ivan Trindade to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Albérico Amorim in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gilberto Queiroz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Albertino Lobato recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Albérico Amorim came up free with the goalie in the 79th minute, the Esquadrão Lusitano 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 Albérico Amorim couldn't finish the play. After 81 minutes, Rodriguinho Couto mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Fluminense di Parma and the Esquadrão Lusitano players grew even worse after the yellow card. 84 minutes into the match, Fluminense di Parma's goalkeeper Gilberto Queiroz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Albertino Lobato. Albérico Amorim who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 89thth minute tested the skills of Gilberto Queiroz when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Albertino Lobato received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Gilberto Queiroz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Esquadrão Lusitano played a much better game than Fluminense di Parma and deserved their victory. The Fluminense di Parma players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.