U21 World League

IpiráCity Arena
Spectators: 7772 (Terracing: 5830, Seating: 1787, VIP seats: 155) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Thiago Correia started the match with the kick off. When Thiago Correia came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡ 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 Thiago Correia couldn't finish the play. A collision led to Lisburn Distillery F.C. getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Cezary Gdowik hit a great ball. Geraldo Abraão struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Paul Ahlbom didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡. Paul Ahlbom showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thiago Correia, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. 19 minutes into the match, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Thiago Correia came free, but Paul Ahlbom reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thiago Correia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 27 minutes into the match, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Thiago Correia came free, but Paul Ahlbom reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 28 minutes into the match, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s goalkeeper Paul Ahlbom had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Breno da Cunha. In the 32nd minute Quentin Lennon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sydney Bittencourt saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Paul Ahlbom showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thiago Correia in the 34th minute of the match. Paul Ahlbom showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thiago Correia in the 35th minute of the match. João Vítor Vinhas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Toby Dransfield was the one to do the kick off. Through an outstanding action, after 52 minutes, Sydney Bittencourt successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Quentin Lennon's late challenge caught a IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Quentin Lennon helped the player get up and apologised. 55 minutes into the game, Thiago Correia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lisburn Distillery F.C. the free kick. Thiago Correia hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Sidney Hallam got a free kick in the 56th minute. In the 57th match minute, IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João Vítor Vinhas to maneuver through the defense. João Francisco Abreu hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Sydney Bittencourt made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Igor Sanchez sent off a good shot on target. 71 minutes into the match, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Thiago Correia came free, but Paul Ahlbom reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thiago Correia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Paul Ahlbom tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 78 minutes into the match, IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡'s goal looked a bit too open when Toby Dransfield came free, but Sydney Bittencourt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Percy de Alcântara hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. In the 86th match minute, Lisburn Distillery F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cezary Gdowik to maneuver through the defense. During the 88th minute of the match Quentin Lennon completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Quentin Lennon a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. A collision led to Lisburn Distillery F.C. getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Quentin Lennon hit a great ball. In the 90thth minute of the game Breno da Cunha who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Paul Ahlbom was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Paul Ahlbom showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thiago Correia in the 91st minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Toby Dransfield kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Sydney Bittencourt. That made the score 0-1 in the 93 minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Lisburn Distillery F.C. had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.