U18 World League

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Spectators: 7493 (Terracing: 5621, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Santo Osorio got the match started through his kick off. In the 9th minute VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF were awarded a corner. Artur Teves went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in João Ramires almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Sp. Yoniyones's Daniel Mero did a great save. After 12 played minutes VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF got a freekick which was hit by Eusébio Infante. Santo Osorio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Sp. Yoniyones's Blas Aurre got a free kick in the 19th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Silverio Ishmael in the 21st minute of play forced VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF's goalkeeper Alcides Quinaz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ivan Ramalho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Daniel Mero made a huge save. Alcides Quinaz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Santo Osorio in the 26th minute of the match. When Sp. Yoniyones's Silverio Ishmael in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF's goalie prevented a goal. After 33 played minutes Sp. Yoniyones got a freekick which was hit by Blas Aurre. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Belchior Pegado during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF booed when Sp. Yoniyones was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Santo Osorio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sp. Yoniyones's Daniel Mero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jordão Antunes in the 48th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Jordão Antunes stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Alcides Quinaz made a fantastic save in the 52nd minute, when Evaristo Onofre sent off a good shot on target. In the 54th match minute, VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eusébio Infante to maneuver through the defense. Segundo Francho, 55 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. In the 60th minute, Jordão Antunes ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Daniel Mero was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. In the 68th minute, Jordão Antunes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Sp. Yoniyones getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Generoso Gonzales hit a great ball. A collision led to Sp. Yoniyones getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Julio Javiar hit a great ball. When Blas Aurre fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sp. Yoniyones's protests and gave Blas Aurre a yellow card for diving instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Santo Osorio got free with Alcides Quinaz in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. João Ramires struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Daniel Mero didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF. 89 minutes into the game, Ivan Ramalho was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sp. Yoniyones the free kick. Ivan Ramalho hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Belchior Pegado kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. In the 96th minute, Santo Osorio ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alcides Quinaz was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. The Sp. Yoniyones players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented VETERANOS DA GUINÉ - FLF from taking control. The game ends in a draw.