U21 World League

Estádio Roceira
Spectators: 7650 (Terracing: 5739, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Amadeo Medero took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, CLATHU's Amadeo Medero got a free kick in the 2nd minute. When Cipriano Lander came up free with the goalie in the 5th minute, the CLATHU 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 Cipriano Lander couldn't finish the play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mário Nascimento in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rafael Abeita prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Camilo Tonio during the 14th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. CLATHU's Rafael Abeita proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 17th minute of the match, managed to save CLATHU from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Juan Teles got free with Rafael Abeita in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 22 minutes into the match, Roceira SC's goal looked a bit too open when Amadeo Medero came free, but Carlos Eduardo Chaves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Carlos Eduardo Chaves stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Amadeo Medero's shot from short distance in the 23rd minute. After having played for 29 minutes, Atilano Celipe managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CLATHU's supporters crossed their fingers, but Atilano Celipe was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, CLATHU's Rafael Abeita got control of the ball when Juan Teles tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 34th minute, Mário Nascimento made a precise shot to the right of Rafael Abeita. CLATHU's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Rafael Abeita took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mário Nascimento, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Through an outstanding action, after 39 minutes, Rafael Abeita successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 40 minutes into the match, CLATHU's goalkeeper Rafael Abeita had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Juan Teles. After 42 played minutes CLATHU got a freekick which was hit by Javier Sasoin. Rafael Abeita showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fausto Martins, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. After some careless play in the CLATHU defense, Mário Nascimento kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rafael Abeita. The CLATHU fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rafael Abeita should have stopped the shot. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Mário Nascimento stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Eusebiu Feteanu kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Rafael Abeita took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fausto Martins, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 58 minutes into the game, Roceira SC's Juan Teles nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rafael Abeita made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Cipriano Lander sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Isidro Arias kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. After 68 minutes of play, Roceira SC's Juan Teles made it 4-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Rafael Abeita was left in no man's land by his defense there! 71 minutes into the game, Cipriano Lander cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-2. Carlos Eduardo Chaves was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Javier Sasoin kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. CLATHU's Rafael Abeita played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Juan Teles in the 79th minute of play. 86 minutes into the match, Roceira SC's Fausto Martins sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rafael Abeita narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Rafael Abeita showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mário Nascimento, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. CLATHU's Rafael Abeita played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Juan Teles in the 89th minute of play. Eusebiu Feteanu kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Roceira SC had played much better football throughout.