U23 World League

SC Braga Arena
Spectators: 7524 (Terracing: 5644, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) SC Braga's Egídio Paixão started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The throw-in from Lázaro Efraim in the 8th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by SC Braga's Hélio Cerqueira. After 15 minutes, Oscar Blai mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cardiff City FC and the SC Braga players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 15th match minute, Cardiff City FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oscar Blai to maneuver through the defense. Hélio Cerqueira kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Cardiff City FC's Camilo Fagondo got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A collision led to Cardiff City FC getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Camilo Fagondo hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Caetano Coutinho got free with Vladimiro Leobardo in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 29 minutes into the match, SC Braga's goal looked a bit too open when Camilo Fagondo came free, but Albérico Vilaverde reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 36 minutes, Egídio Paixão managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SC Braga's supporters crossed their fingers, but Egídio Paixão was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 40th match minute, SC Braga was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hugo Pinheiro to maneuver through the defense.

Alexandrino Bessa kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Honorato Calado kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. After 64 minutes, Silverio Kelemen mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cardiff City FC and the SC Braga players grew even worse after the yellow card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Cardiff City FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 63rd minute. Penalty! In the 65th minute there was a penalty for SC Braga. Alexandrino Bessa stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Vladimiro Leobardo. 1-0. The crowd rose to their feet as Esteban Vimaro kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Albérico Vilaverde. That made the score 1-1 in the 82 minute of play. A collision led to Cardiff City FC getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Oscar Blai hit a great ball. Vladimiro Leobardo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Caetano Coutinho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. SC Braga were awarded a corner in the 88th minute after Cardiff City FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Alexandrino Bessa took the corner. SC Braga were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Cardiff City FC to leave the ground with a draw.