U21 World League

Jayme Cintra
Spectators: 8421 (Terracing: 6316, Seating: 1937, VIP seats: 168) Armando Sabino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlo Moek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Galo do Japi's Armando Sabino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roelof Zeevenhoven in the 9th minute of play. A collision led to Galo do Japi getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Jeferson Nóbrega hit a great ball. Armando Sabino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roelof Zeevenhoven, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 18 minutes of play, Decathlon Dudes's Jasper Philipsen made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Armando Sabino was left in no man's land by his defense there! Armando Sabino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roelof Zeevenhoven, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Decathlon Dudes booed when Galo do Japi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camel Pinto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Galo do Japi's Armando Sabino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christijan Oss in the 41st minute of play. The supporters of Decathlon Dudes booed when Galo do Japi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernandinho Pinheiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Christijan Oss to make the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carlo Moek in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Armando Sabino prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Armando Sabino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christijan Oss, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ronaldo Joinvilense in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dirk-Jan van Bronckhorst saved Decathlon Dudes from getting behind. When Galo do Japi's Ronaldo Joinvilense in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Decathlon Dudes's goalie prevented a goal. Jasper Philipsen received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Armando Sabino came out and tried to block the shot, but Jasper Philipsen slotted it home off the left post making it 1-3 in the 72nd minute. Jeferson Nóbrega hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Armando Sabino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christijan Oss, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Jasper Philipsen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Decathlon Dudes getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Mads Pedersen hit a great ball. In the 93rd minute of the match Camel Pinto shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dirk-Jan van Bronckhorst showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Decathlon Dudes's Mathieu Van de Poel got a free kick in the 94th minute. The Decathlon Dudes supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Decathlon Dudes would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.