U21 World League

Jacuzão
Spectators: 7816 (Terracing: 5864, Seating: 1797, VIP seats: 155) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Renan Quirino kicked off to start the match. Avram Nițoi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rafael Hoffmann in the 7th minute. When Edgar Josan came up free with the goalie in the 10th minute, the THE CRYSTAL SHIP 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 Edgar Josan couldn't finish the play. 15 minutes into the match, Renan Quirino notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Avram Nițoi. Avram Nițoi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Renan Quirino blasted a shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Avram Nițoi having to make a save. Manuel Văcaru fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Claudinho Medeiros having to interfere. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Avram Nițoi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save THE CRYSTAL SHIP from getting a goal against them. If Renan Quirino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Avram Nițoi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Renan Quirino in the 33rd minute of play. Renan Quirino 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. After 41 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for THE CRYSTAL SHIP! Avram Nițoi had in the 42ndth minute some difficulties stopping Luiz Fabiano Abraão's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Sorin Itoafă kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. When Rafael Hoffmann came up free with the goalie in the 47th minute, the Jacuitiba - FSCMZ 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 Rafael Hoffmann couldn't finish the play.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Edgar Josan to make the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Renan Quirino in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Avram Nițoi saved THE CRYSTAL SHIP from getting behind. Rafael Hoffmann charged in rather forcefully in the 60th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rafael Hoffmann the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 60th minute, Rafael Hoffmann hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 61 minutes into the match, Jacuitiba - FSCMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Remus Agudaru came free, but Claudinho Medeiros reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gilberto Chaves hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. After having played for 66 minutes, Renan Quirino managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jacuitiba - FSCMZ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Renan Quirino was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Claudinho Medeiros made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Remus Agudaru in the 68th minute of play. 69 minutes into the match, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goal looked a bit too open when Rafael Hoffmann came free, but Avram Nițoi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Claudinho Medeiros showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manuel Văcaru in the 70th minute of the match. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Avram Nițoi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rafael Hoffmann in the 73rd minute of play. In the 75th minute Reinaldo Toledo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Avram Nițoi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Remus Agudaru had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 80 minutes into the game, Toader Babeș threw the ball into play from the sideline. Jacuitiba - FSCMZ's Gilberto Chaves quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 86th minute of the game Sorin Itoafă made a throw-in which Toader Babeș played forward. Reinaldo Toledo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Renan Quirino in the 90th minute of play forced THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalkeeper Avram Nițoi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 92nd match minute, THE CRYSTAL SHIP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Remus Agudaru to maneuver through the defense. Jacuitiba - FSCMZ were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of THE CRYSTAL SHIP for a fine match.