U21 World League

Real Arena
Spectators: 7791 (Terracing: 5844, Seating: 1792, VIP seats: 155) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Pedrão Souza got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bruno Domenichetti in the 3rd minute of play forced REAL VASCO RIO's goalkeeper Percival Prestes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edwardo Marsland in the 5th minute of play forced REAL VASCO RIO's goalkeeper Percival Prestes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Barney Boylin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Percival Prestes having to interfere. Manly FC's Artur Pernambucano proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 8th minute of the match, managed to save Manly FC from getting a goal against them. Manly FC were awarded a corner in the 11th minute after REAL VASCO RIO's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Şinasi Yoruç took the corner. Şinasi Yoruç made a great header on Manly FC's corner, it was just that REAL VASCO RIO's Percival Prestes managed to reach the ball for a save. 16 minutes into the match, REAL VASCO RIO's goal looked a bit too open when Barney Boylin came free, but Percival Prestes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Durvalino Sarmento kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Percival Prestes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bruno Domenichetti in the 18th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edwardo Marsland in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Percival Prestes saved REAL VASCO RIO from getting behind. Percival Prestes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Barney Boylin in the 24th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pedrão Souza got free with Artur Pernambucano in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Percival Prestes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruno Domenichetti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 29 minutes, Durvalino Sarmento mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the REAL VASCO RIO and the Manly FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Manly FC booed when REAL VASCO RIO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Durvalino Sarmento didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Manly FC getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Edwardo Marsland hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 32nd minute, Sydney Mazza managed to get in a good position for a shot. REAL VASCO RIO's supporters rose to their feet, but Sydney Mazza was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Artur Pernambucano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Andres Dollymore hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Durvalino Sarmento hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. REAL VASCO RIO's Percival Prestes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bruno Domenichetti in the 37th minute of play. Artur Pernambucano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Natã Nogueira in the 38th minute of play. Manly FC's Artur Pernambucano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfredo Fernandes in the 43rd minute of play. In the 45th minute, Sydney Mazza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Edwardo Marsland was the one to do the kick off. Percival Prestes made a fantastic save in the 52nd minute, when Bruno Domenichetti sent off a good shot on target. A throw-in in the 54th minute of the game was made by Durvalino Sarmento with Pedrão Souza as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Percival Prestes made a fantastic save in the 62nd minute, when Bruno Domenichetti sent off a good shot on target. Manly FC's Bruno Domenichetti pulled a muscle in his leg after 64 minutes and couldn't finish the game. 64 minutes into the game, José Pedro Simão was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. REAL VASCO RIO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Manly FC the free kick. Manly FC's Jemmett Baba was substituted for Bruno Domenichetti. After a rather tough play, Manly FC's Barney Boylin got a free kick in the 74th minute. Natã Nogueira's late challenge caught a Manly FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Natã Nogueira helped the player get up and apologised. In the 78th match minute, REAL VASCO RIO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Natã Nogueira to maneuver through the defense. Jemmett Baba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a rather tough play, REAL VASCO RIO's Durvalino Sarmento got a free kick in the 81st minute. Şinasi Yoruç, 85 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. REAL VASCO RIO's Percival Prestes proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 89th minute of the match, managed to save REAL VASCO RIO from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice moves Jemmett Baba could shoot a difficult shot in the 90th minute, which Percival Prestes however easily saved by the left post. After some careless play in the REAL VASCO RIO defense, Barney Boylin kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Percival Prestes. The REAL VASCO RIO fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Percival Prestes should have stopped the shot. Manly FC's Artur Pernambucano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gláuber Cardozo in the 97th minute of play. Artur Pernambucano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfredo Fernandes in the 98th minute of the match. The Manly FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Manly FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.