U18 World League

Algarve XXI
Spectators: 7503 (Terracing: 5628, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) After a defensive mix-up in Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s zone, Benito Silban stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hamilton Poças came out of the goal and Benito Silban tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Isaac Gaztea came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Asesinos Por Naturaleza 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 Isaac Gaztea couldn't finish the play. Lino Ciano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Silvano Morais, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Isaac Gaztea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Benito Silban sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 28 minutes into the match, Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s goal looked a bit too open when Isaac Gaztea came free, but Hamilton Poças reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Isaac Gaztea managed to get in a good position for a shot. Asesinos Por Naturaleza's supporters rose to their feet, but Isaac Gaztea was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hamilton Poças breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Benito Silban had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hamilton Poças took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benito Silban, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Benito Silban fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hamilton Poças having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s Leal Leitão got a free kick in the 46th minute.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Isaac Gaztea made a kick off. Hamilton Poças didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 53rd minute, which inside left pole to 1-1. Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Benito Silban got a good chance for a goal in the 56th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Isaac Gaztea charged in rather forcefully in the 59th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Isaac Gaztea the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 59 played minutes Asesinos Por Naturaleza got a freekick which was hit by Isaac Gaztea. Isaac Gaztea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 65th match minute, Asesinos Por Naturaleza was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alejo Rameriz to maneuver through the defense. In the 67th minute, Silvano Morais left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Sporting Clube V.R.S.A. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Isaac Gaztea in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hamilton Poças saved Sporting Clube V.R.S.A. from getting behind. 76 minutes into the match, Asesinos Por Naturaleza's goal looked a bit too open when Silvano Morais came free, but Lino Ciano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Benito Silban received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Hamilton Poças tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 79 played minutes Sporting Clube V.R.S.A. got a freekick which was hit by Tomé Pegado. Bruno Errolan hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Isaac Gaztea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 92nd minute, Isaac Gaztea 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. Lino Ciano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silvano Morais in the 96th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Sporting Clube V.R.S.A. had won after a very even match.