U23 World League

Gigante da Beira-Mar
Spectators: 7688 (Terracing: 5767, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Zackary Longden took the kick off in the first half of the match. 7 minutes into the match, FC KAKAROTTO DYNÓW's goalkeeper Carlo Vulcano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Osvaldinho Baptista. Agostinho Domingues scored 1-0 in the 8th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Carlo Vulcano, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 11th minute of the match, Sérgio Matos tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Carlo Vulcano saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 13 minutes into the match, Inter Gala's Agostinho Domingues sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Carlo Vulcano narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Carlo Vulcano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Osvaldinho Baptista, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. In the 14th match minute, FC KAKAROTTO DYNÓW was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Clive Clayton to maneuver through the defense. In the 17th minute, Samuel Hutchinson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 18 minutes into the game, Osvaldinho Baptista recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Carlo Vulcano. Osvaldinho Baptista showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. 21 minutes into the match, Lewis Pilgrim had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Luís Eduardo Valle. Inter Gala's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lewis Pilgrim was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. 24 minutes into the match, Inter Gala's goal looked a bit too open when Jeff Carey-Bertram came free, but Luís Eduardo Valle reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 27th minute Inter Gala were awarded a corner. Percy Baptista went to the cornerflag to take it. After a rather tough play, Inter Gala's Zézinho Severo got a free kick in the 29th minute. Luís Eduardo Valle made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Clive Clayton in the 30th minute of play. Carlo Vulcano was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Osvaldinho Baptista showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-1 in the 33 minute of play. In the 36th minute Osvaldinho Baptista shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlo Vulcano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 37th match minute, FC KAKAROTTO DYNÓW was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Martin Hicks to maneuver through the defense. The corner led Inter Gala's Percy Baptista to fire away a dangerous shot which Carlo Vulcano despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 43 minutes into the game, Osvaldinho Baptista lined in a short shot 4-1 behind a frustrated Carlo Vulcano. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 4-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Osvaldinho Baptista to make the kick off. Luís Eduardo Valle showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zackary Longden in the 58th minute of the match. Percy Baptista recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 60th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, FC KAKAROTTO DYNÓW's Martin Hicks got a free kick in the 67th minute. Carlo Vulcano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Osvaldinho Baptista, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. FC KAKAROTTO DYNÓW's Carlo Vulcano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Osvaldinho Baptista in the 71st minute of play. FC KAKAROTTO DYNÓW's Carlo Vulcano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Osvaldinho Baptista in the 76th minute of play. 85 minutes into the game, Clive Clayton was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC KAKAROTTO DYNÓW's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Inter Gala the free kick. Clive Clayton hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. After 86 played minutes FC KAKAROTTO DYNÓW got a freekick which was hit by Zackary Longden. After having played for 87 minutes, Osvaldinho Baptista managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Inter Gala's supporters crossed their fingers, but Osvaldinho Baptista was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Carlo Vulcano stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Osvaldinho Baptista's shot from short distance in the 90th minute. FC KAKAROTTO DYNÓW's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.