U23 World League

Diana Stadium
Spectators: 7514 (Terracing: 5636, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Wiliam Damião made the kick off and thus started the match. Prospero Matxin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fellipe dos Santos, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. The supporters of Montesclarense E.C. booed when 17 de enero team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ricardo Benat didn't get a good kick on the ball. From close distance Wiliam Damião pressed in the 1-0 goal high up into nets stiches in the right cross 16 minutes into the game. After taking down the ball on 17 de enero team's corner Ricardo Benat fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Tostão Cardoso quite easily take care of the ball. After a rather tough play, Montesclarense E.C.'s Wiliam Damião got a free kick in the 25th minute. Prospero Matxin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wiliam Damião, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. 32 minutes into the game, Cristian Sena was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Montesclarense E.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave 17 de enero team the free kick. Cristian Sena kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Tostão Cardoso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Baltasar Millano, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. A collision led to 17 de enero team getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Jaime Txema hit a great ball. In the 37th minute of the match Cristian Sena shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Prospero Matxin showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 43 minutes into the match, Montesclarense E.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Ricardo Benat came free, but Tostão Cardoso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ricardo Benat fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tostão Cardoso having to interfere. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ricardo Benat to strike the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Montesclarense E.C.'s zone, Ricardo Benat stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tostão Cardoso came out of the goal and Ricardo Benat tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ricardo Benat got free with Tostão Cardoso in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 62 minutes of play, Montesclarense E.C.'s Wiliam Damião made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Prospero Matxin was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 70 minutes of play, Montesclarense E.C.'s Marcos Figueiredo made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Prospero Matxin was left in no man's land by his defense there! The supporters of Montesclarense E.C. booed when 17 de enero team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Herminio Perfecto didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Montesclarense E.C.'s Wiliam Damião in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye 17 de enero team's goalie prevented a goal. If Wiliam Damião had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Prospero Matxin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vitório Melo, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Baltasar Millano kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. 17 de enero team's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.