U18 World League

Can Pebrots
Spectators: 8007 (Terracing: 6007, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) Nueva Adalucia's Enzo Bergada 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. 3 minutes into the match, A. A. Carioca 【CIMZ】's goal looked a bit too open when Enzo Bergada came free, but Tadeu do Valle reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 4th match minute, Nueva Adalucia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Romo Viqueira to maneuver through the defense. When Nueva Adalucia's Romo Viqueira in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye A. A. Carioca 【CIMZ】's goalie prevented a goal. Tadeu do Valle took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Romo Viqueira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, A. A. Carioca 【CIMZ】's Tadeu do Valle got control of the ball when Enzo Bergada tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tadeu do Valle made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Romo Viqueira in the 21st minute of play. Enzo Bergada could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Tadeu do Valle made a huge save. Enzo Bergada's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Tadeu do Valle firmly grabbed it by the left post. Tadeu do Valle took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Romo Viqueira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Romo Viqueira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Tadeu do Valle tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 39th match minute, A. A. Carioca 【CIMZ】 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodriguinho Botelho to maneuver through the defense. Nueva Adalucia's Nuno Aranzubia got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Erik Leite charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Erik Leite the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 47th minute, Erik Leite hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Daniel Cavalcante to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the game, Alfredo Urquijo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Nueva Adalucia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave A. A. Carioca 【CIMZ】 the free kick. After a rather tough play, Nueva Adalucia's Alfredo Urquijo got a free kick in the 53rd minute. A. A. Carioca 【CIMZ】's Tadeu do Valle played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Enzo Bergada in the 58th minute of play. Tadeu do Valle showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Romo Viqueira in the 64th minute of the match. In the 66th match minute, A. A. Carioca 【CIMZ】 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Denílson Mandrak to maneuver through the defense. Desiderio Lozano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nuno Aranzubia in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tadeu do Valle prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tadeu do Valle stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nuno Aranzubia's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. 76 minutes into the match, Alfredo Urquijo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Tadeu do Valle. A. A. Carioca 【CIMZ】's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alfredo Urquijo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Mauricio Rubio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Nueva Adalucia's supporters rose to their feet, but Mauricio Rubio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tadeu do Valle breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alfredo Urquijo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tadeu do Valle having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Alfredo Urquijo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tadeu do Valle was relentless in the 91st minute of the game. When Unax Domenech fell near the penalty area in the 94th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nueva Adalucia's protests and gave Unax Domenech a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of A. A. Carioca 【CIMZ】 booed when Nueva Adalucia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Unax Domenech didn't get a good kick on the ball.