U21 World League

NINHO de CUCOS
Spectators: 7652 (Terracing: 5741, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) An unexpectedly hard shot by 邱烨棋 in the 2nd minute of play forced Arrebimba o Malho SLB's goalkeeper Lúcio Lopes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Sidónio Miguéis came up free with the goalie in the 7th minute, the Arrebimba o Malho SLB 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 Sidónio Miguéis couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Januário Martins in the 17th minute of play forced 宁夏固原犀牛队's goalkeeper 潘鹰川 to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind Arrebimba o Malho SLB's goalkeeper Lúcio Lopes, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After having played for 23 minutes, 肖泉岚 managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. 宁夏固原犀牛队's supporters crossed their fingers, but 肖泉岚 was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by 邱烨棋 during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 邱烨棋 hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. 邱烨棋 received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Lúcio Lopes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 白辉天 hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. 白辉天 hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in 宁夏固原犀牛队's zone, Sidónio Miguéis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. 潘鹰川 came out of the goal and Sidónio Miguéis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 39 minutes, 刘云剑 managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. 宁夏固原犀牛队's supporters crossed their fingers, but 刘云剑 was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 40 minutes, Toine Carioca mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Arrebimba o Malho SLB and the 宁夏固原犀牛队 players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 40th match minute, Arrebimba o Malho SLB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Toine Carioca to maneuver through the defense. 41 minutes into the match, 宁夏固原犀牛队's 郭剑康 broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After 44 played minutes Arrebimba o Malho SLB got a freekick which was hit by Quim Barreiros. Lúcio Lopes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 邱烨棋, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and 刘云剑 made a kick off. 56 minutes into the match, Arrebimba o Malho SLB's goal looked a bit too open when 邱烨棋 came free, but Lúcio Lopes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 61st minute, 程浩森 hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 62nd minute of the match Sidónio Miguéis shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but 潘鹰川 showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After 65 played minutes 宁夏固原犀牛队 got a freekick which was hit by 邱烨棋. Lúcio Lopes was a little too slow when 邱烨棋 got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 70th minute. The score was now 0-1. 刘云剑 could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Lúcio Lopes made a huge save. After 75 played minutes 宁夏固原犀牛队 got a freekick which was hit by 邱烨棋. In the 80th minute, 程浩森 hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 宁夏固原犀牛队's 潘鹰川 played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Heitor Neves in the 82nd minute of play. When 刘云剑 came up free with the goalie in the 84th minute, the 宁夏固原犀牛队 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 刘云剑 couldn't finish the play. If 刘云剑 had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of 宁夏固原犀牛队 booed when Arrebimba o Malho SLB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Heitor Neves didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Alen Tejo got a free kick in the 95th minute. The 宁夏固原犀牛队 players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.