U23 World League

Mestre Telê Santana
Spectators: 7663 (Terracing: 5748, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Valentas Kukštas kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd match minute, Arsenal MGK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ulysses Goiano to maneuver through the defense. Rui Souto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Valentas Kukštas's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. 7 minutes into the match, Tres Lomas FC's goalkeeper Martín Herrera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Akil Yurtsever. Rui Souto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Walmir Teles's shot from short distance in the 8th minute. After 9th play minutes Valentas Kukštas shot 0-1, a short shot which went by Rui Souto and just under the crossbar into goal. When the match had gone on for 11 minutes, Valentas Kukštas put it in 0-2 from a short distance just to the right of Rui Souto. Martín Herrera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Al Pištěk in the 15th minute of the match. Tres Lomas FC were awarded a corner in the 18th minute after Arsenal MGK's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Martin Smeby took the corner. Daniel Quintan kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Rui Souto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valentas Kukštas in the 26th minute of the match. A collision led to Tres Lomas FC getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Isak Ndoja hit a great ball. In the 28th minute, Jorge Travassos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Martin Smeby recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rui Souto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valentas Kukštas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 34 minutes into the match, Arsenal MGK's goal looked a bit too open when Valentas Kukštas came free, but Rui Souto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Al Pištěk got free with Martín Herrera in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Valentas Kukštas in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rui Souto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rui Souto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valentas Kukštas in the 40th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Silverio Cidro in the 41st minute of play forced Arsenal MGK's goalkeeper Rui Souto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Arsenal MGK defense, Silverio Cidro kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rui Souto. The Arsenal MGK fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rui Souto should have stopped the shot. Disappointed in the 0-5 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Akil Yurtsever to make the kick off. In the 51st minute, Walmir Teles left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Tres Lomas FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-6. Rui Souto made an important save on a dangerous shot by Valentas Kukštas in the 54th minute. Valentas Kukštass short, quick shot in the 59thth minute got Rui Souto to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Silverio Cidro in the 60th minute of play forced Arsenal MGK's goalkeeper Rui Souto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Arsenal MGK's zone, Silverio Cidro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rui Souto came out of the goal and Silverio Cidro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rui Souto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valentas Kukštas in the 66th minute of the match. Edson Favoretto's late challenge caught a Tres Lomas FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Edson Favoretto helped the player get up and apologised. Rui Souto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valentas Kukštas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arsenal MGK's Rui Souto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valentas Kukštas in the 70th minute of play. The supporters of Arsenal MGK booed when Tres Lomas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isak Ndoja didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Arsenal MGK's Marcelo Vasconcelos in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tres Lomas FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 79th minute, Silverio Cidro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 83 minutes into the match, Valentas Kukštas dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Rui Souto, 0-9. After 85 minutes, Valentas Kukštas made it 0-10 with a short kick to the right side. Arsenal MGK's Rui Souto tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Sam Mendes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Tres Lomas FC booed when Arsenal MGK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maurício Freitas didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Martin Smeby managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tres Lomas FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Martin Smeby was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rui Souto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the match was over Tres Lomas FC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Arsenal MGK throughout the match.