U23 World League

Presidente Zezão
Spectators: 7687 (Terracing: 5766, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) After 6 played minutes Deportivo Diamante U18 got a freekick which was hit by Conrado Maiorga. In the 15th match minute, Romando Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sem Chance to maneuver through the defense. After 16 played minutes, Deportivo Diamante U18's Lino Igon shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Clemente Hermes came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Deportivo Diamante U18 reached it. Ramiro Brito received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Gregorio Fagildo came out and tried to block the shot, but Ramiro Brito slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 19th minute. Gregorio Fagildo didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Elder Tróia went, in the 23rd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. Clemente Hermes didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Leonides Dalmau went, in the 25th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. After some careless play in the Romando Futebol Clube defense, Leonides Dalmau kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Clemente Hermes. The Romando Futebol Clube fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Clemente Hermes should have stopped the shot. Guga Pinho hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. 32 minutes into the match, Deportivo Diamante U18's Lino Igon broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Conrado Maiorga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Amauri de Barros had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Elder Tróia fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Romando Futebol Clube's protests and gave Elder Tróia a yellow card for diving instead. In the 42nd minute, Elder Tróia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Romando Futebol Clube's Clemente Hermes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Conrado Maiorga in the 43rd minute of play. 48 minutes into the match, Romando Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Conrado Maiorga came free, but Clemente Hermes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Christiano Ferraz to make the kick off. A collision led to Romando Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Guga Pinho hit a great ball. Clemente Hermes was out of position in the 55 minute of play, and Victor Valiente capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Victor Valiente really showed his touch with that goal: 2-3. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fernando Firme during the 57th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 57th minute, Fernando Firme hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gregorio Fagildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elder Tróia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Amador Rafel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Clemente Hermes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Victor Valiente had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lino Igon charged in rather forcefully in the 66th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lino Igon the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Deportivo Diamante U18's Gregorio Fagildo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ramiro Brito in the 68th minute of play. A collision led to Romando Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Ramiro Brito hit a great ball. A collision led to Romando Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Francisco Zonta hit a great ball. 76 minutes into the game, Deportivo Diamante U18's Conrado Maiorga nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Clemente Hermes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-4. 84 minutes into the game, Conrado Maiorga lined in a short shot 2-5 behind a frustrated Clemente Hermes. Clemente Hermes didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Amador Rafel went, in the 89th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-6 was the resulting score. Clemente Hermes stood somewhat misplaced when Leonides Dalmau came free in front of goal and shot 2-7 to the left of him in the 93 minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Deportivo Diamante U18 walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.