U18 World League

KANDANG SAPI
Spectators: 8440 (Terracing: 6331, Seating: 1941, VIP seats: 168) After a defensive mix-up in SAPI FC's zone, Elói Koehler stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anak Sultan came out of the goal and Elói Koehler tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. SAPI FC's Anak Sultan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rafa Mello in the 10th minute of play. 12 minutes into the match, S.C. Reis United's goalkeeper João Paulo Urbano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Munawir Suheri. The supporters of S.C. Reis United booed when SAPI FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fitrah Pandelaki didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, SAPI FC's Love You got a free kick in the 20th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Henrique Trigo in the 27th minute of play forced SAPI FC's goalkeeper Anak Sultan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 28th minute, Rafa Mello made a precise shot to the right of Anak Sultan. SAPI FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. In the 32nd minute Henrique Trigo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anak Sultan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Rafa Mello had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Betão de Carvalho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Anak Sultan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafa Mello in the 42nd minute of the match. Anak Sultan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafa Mello in the 45th minute of the match. Fitrah Pandelaki hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. SAPI FC's Ian Gustav was substituted for Tri Habibie. 49 minutes had been played when some careless play by SAPI FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Rafa Mello was slow to take the kick. During this time S.C. Reis United's players had a chance to rest. The corner led S.C. Reis United's Rafa Mello to fire away a dangerous shot which Anak Sultan despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After the first half S.C. Reis United were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Love You to strike the kick off in the second half. The audience was convinced that Rafa Mello's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Anak Sultan was relentless in the 55th minute of the game. Rafa Mello recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. SAPI FC's Anak Sultan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save SAPI FC from getting a goal against them. 68 minutes into the match, SAPI FC's goalkeeper Anak Sultan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rafa Mello. Rafa Mello hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fitrah Pandelaki during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, SAPI FC's Fitrah Pandelaki got a free kick in the 70th minute. The audience was convinced that Rafa Mello's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Anak Sultan was relentless in the 73rd minute of the game. João Paulo Urbano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Love You in the 76th minute of the match. In the 87th minute Elói Koehler shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anak Sultan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rafa Mello could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Anak Sultan made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nana Sucipto during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Nana Sucipto kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 92nd minute, Rafa Mello sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and SAPI FC's Anak Sultan didn't even have to move. A collision led to SAPI FC getting a freekick after 98 minutes play. Nana Sucipto hit a great ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. S.C. Reis United walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.