U18 World League

Estádio Amaniutuba
Spectators: 7989 (Terracing: 5993, Seating: 1837, VIP seats: 159) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rolando Medina kicked off to start the match. ALMA GUERREIRA's Luís Gustavo Pirani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rolando Medina in the 15th minute of play. A collision led to ALMA GUERREIRA getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Dé Aguiar hit a great ball. In the 26th match minute, ALMA GUERREIRA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tiaguinho Paranaense to maneuver through the defense. 27 minutes into the match, ALMA GUERREIRA's goal looked a bit too open when Rolando Medina came free, but Luís Gustavo Pirani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luís Gustavo Pirani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rolando Medina, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Rolando Medina made a great header on Acratas Unidos's corner, it was just that ALMA GUERREIRA's Luís Gustavo Pirani managed to reach the ball for a save. Luís Gustavo Pirani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rolando Medina in the 31st minute of play. The supporters of ALMA GUERREIRA booed when Acratas Unidos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Desiderio Cedro didn't get a good kick on the ball. 40 minutes into the game, Celedonio Leoncio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Acratas Unidos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ALMA GUERREIRA the free kick. A collision led to Acratas Unidos getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Celedonio Leoncio hit a great ball. Tiaguinho Paranaense's late challenge caught a Acratas Unidos's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tiaguinho Paranaense helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, ALMA GUERREIRA's Tiaguinho Paranaense got a free kick in the 42nd minute. 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.

Luís Gustavo Pirani made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Rolando Medina sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, ALMA GUERREIRA's Luís Gustavo Pirani got control of the ball when Haroldo Erruki tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 57th minute, Celedonio Leoncio left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Acratas Unidos fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Evelio Gines came out of the goal in the 60th minute to try and stop a shot by ALMA GUERREIRA's Joel da Silva. But to his dismay, Joel da Silva quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. A hard shot by Rolando Medina from long distance, 65 minutes into the match, got Luís Gustavo Pirani's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. 68 minutes into the game, ALMA GUERREIRA's Joel da Silva nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Evelio Gines made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. In the 71st minute, Acratas Unidos's Rolando Medina dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-2. Luís Gustavo Pirani made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Celedonio Leoncio sent off a good shot on target. Acratas Unidos's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Rolando Medina in the 78th minute. Evelio Gines showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adrianinho Botelho, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. 84 minutes into the game, Desiderio Cedro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Acratas Unidos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ALMA GUERREIRA the free kick. After a rather tough play, Acratas Unidos's Desiderio Cedro got a free kick in the 84th minute. The referee felt a red card was in order, 91 minutes into the game, when Tiaguinho Paranaense put in a rough tackle. The supporters of Acratas Unidos booed when ALMA GUERREIRA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tiaguinho Paranaense didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rolando Medina, 92 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. After some careless play in the ALMA GUERREIRA defense, Haroldo Erruki kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Luís Gustavo Pirani. The ALMA GUERREIRA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Luís Gustavo Pirani should have stopped the shot. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Acratas Unidos had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.