U21 World League

Cruz de Malta
Spectators: 7572 (Terracing: 5680, Seating: 1741, VIP seats: 151) Mauricio Areta made the kick off and thus started the match. After 3 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for MamiBella FC! 5 minutes into the game, Quiróz Casanoves was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MamiBella FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Three Lions FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Three Lions FC's Bernardo Leal got a free kick in the 10th minute. MamiBella FC's Juan Carrera proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save MamiBella FC from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Three Lions FC getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. George Pavard hit a great ball. After 18 played minutes Three Lions FC got a freekick which was hit by George Pavard. In the 30th minute, Flavio Abuleta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Douglas Duarte managed to get in a good position for a shot. Three Lions FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Douglas Duarte was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Juan Carrera breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Flavio Abuleta during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 32nd match minute, MamiBella FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Flavio Abuleta to maneuver through the defense. Cafu de Moraes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Juan Carrera made a huge save. After a rather tough play, MamiBella FC's Flavio Abuleta got a free kick in the 41st minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Douglas Duarte in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Juan Carrera saved MamiBella FC from getting behind. 46 minutes into the game, Three Lions FC's Cafu de Moraes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Juan Carrera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Douglas Duarte made a kick off. Mauricio Areta kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Three Lions FC's George Kroos got a free kick in the 59th minute. George Pavard's late challenge caught a MamiBella FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. George Pavard helped the player get up and apologised. Geancarlos Hijosa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 64th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With 76 minutes on the clock, Leopoldo Carrera commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In a very dangerous position, a player in MamiBella FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 75th minute. Penalty! Jeferson Pombal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Juan Carrera having to interfere. Juan Carrera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mathias Gonçalves in the 82nd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mathias Gonçalves in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Juan Carrera saved MamiBella FC from getting behind. The supporters of Three Lions FC booed when MamiBella FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Quiróz Casanoves didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Douglas Duarte in the 89th minute of play forced MamiBella FC's goalkeeper Juan Carrera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 90th match minute, Three Lions FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernardo Leal to maneuver through the defense. When the match had gone on for 94 minutes, Douglas Duarte put it in 2-0 from a short distance just to the right of Juan Carrera. Juan Carrera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mathias Gonçalves, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ricardinho Pirani recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 99th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Three Lions FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.