U23 World League

Beira Sanga
Spectators: 7491 (Terracing: 5619, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Válbson Rosa started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 5 minutes into the game, Válbson Rosa cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Tommie Kirkpatrick was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Válter Alagoano stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ari Laird's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. If Natanael Prata had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Creekers's Emerson Higgins got a free kick in the 13th minute. Eliézer Araújo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Tommie Kirkpatrick made a huge save. Válter Alagoano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gary Gamble in the 16th minute of play. Tommie Kirkpatrick showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olívio Sousa, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. The supporters of Creekers booed when Agroboys SM - CIMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Válbson Rosa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gary Gamble fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Válter Alagoano having to interfere. Pedrão Tepedino kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. The supporters of Agroboys SM - CIMZ booed when Creekers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emerson Higgins didn't get a good kick on the ball. Válter Alagoano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ari Laird, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 41 minutes into the match, Olívio Sousa dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Tommie Kirkpatrick, 2-0. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

In the 51st match minute, Agroboys SM - CIMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Natanael Prata to maneuver through the defense. After 56 played minutes Creekers got a freekick which was hit by Emmanuel Yeager. Tommie Kirkpatrick took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Natanael Prata, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tommie Kirkpatrick showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Natanael Prata in the 67th minute of the match. With his leg Válter Alagoano managed to avoid a goal in the 68thth minute, when Creekers's Ari Laird fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After having played for 72 minutes, Natanael Prata managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Agroboys SM - CIMZ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Natanael Prata was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Gary Gamble came up free with the goalie in the 75th minute, the Creekers 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 Gary Gamble couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Simões in the 81st minute of play forced Creekers's goalkeeper Tommie Kirkpatrick to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eliézer Araújo charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eliézer Araújo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Agroboys SM - CIMZ's Eliézer Araújo got a free kick in the 85th minute. Creekers's Emerson Higgins couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 86th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Agroboys SM - CIMZ. Válbson Rosa took the ball and in the 89 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tommie Kirkpatrick. Tommie Kirkpatrick dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. After some careless play in the Creekers defense, Válbson Rosa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Tommie Kirkpatrick. The Creekers fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Tommie Kirkpatrick should have stopped the shot. Agroboys SM - CIMZ's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.