U21 World League

Arena Cruzeiro
Spectators: 7698 (Terracing: 5775, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Eurico Pinho kicked off to start the match. Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Valdemar Quadros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Toby Dransfield in the 12th minute of play. Valdemar Quadros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Toby Dransfield, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Valdemar Quadros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Toby Dransfield, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Toby Dransfield got a free kick in the 19th minute. When Eurico Pinho came up free with the goalie in the 21st minute, the Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- 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 Eurico Pinho couldn't finish the play. Valdemar Quadros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sidney Hallam, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 33 minutes of play, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Toby Dransfield made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Valdemar Quadros was left in no man's land by his defense there! Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Valdemar Quadros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sidney Hallam in the 36th minute of play. In the 40th minute Quentin Lennon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Valdemar Quadros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

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. In the 52nd minute, Nichifor Bădescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 57 minutes into the game, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Igor Sanchez nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Valdemar Quadros made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. In the 65th minute Flávio Branco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paul Ahlbom saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Tostão Pernambucano fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s protests and gave Tostão Pernambucano a yellow card for diving instead. Lisburn Distillery F.C. made a substitution. Garth Hayes replaced Igor Sanchez. In the 72nd match minute, Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tostão Pernambucano to maneuver through the defense. Valdemar Quadros made an important save on a dangerous shot by Inácio Mazza in the 73rd minute. Eurico Pinho hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. Garth Hayes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Valdemar Quadros having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Betinho Dantas got a free kick in the 81st minute. In the 82nd minute, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Toby Dransfield dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-3. A collision led to Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Haroldo Recife hit a great ball. The supporters of Lisburn Distillery F.C. booed when Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manfredo Cabral didn't get a good kick on the ball. 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.