U18 World League

Arena Ororubá
Spectators: 8006 (Terracing: 6006, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) Fredrik Norberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Júlio Carneiro in the 2nd minute of play. A collision led to BELAJ BOYS getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Ingmar Tunander hit a great ball. With a little luck, BELAJ BOYS's Fredrik Norberg got control of the ball when Dráuzio Sergipano tried to sneak it across the goal line. Allan Wållander struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Ivo de Moraes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for BELAJ BOYS. 19 minutes into the match, Pesqueira City's goal looked a bit too open when Allan Wållander came free, but Ivo de Moraes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fredrik Norberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Júlio Carneiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Allan Wållander had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Chiquinho Alcântara took the ball and in the 27 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Fredrik Norberg. Fredrik Norberg dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Richard Skröder hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Júlio Carneiro in the 31st minute of play forced BELAJ BOYS's goalkeeper Fredrik Norberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 33 minutes, Richard Skröder managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. BELAJ BOYS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Richard Skröder was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dráuzio Sergipano got free with Fredrik Norberg in the 37th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. BELAJ BOYS's Fredrik Norberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Júlio Carneiro in the 39th minute of play. A collision led to BELAJ BOYS getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Matthias Odeen hit a great ball. 42 minutes into the game, Pesqueira City's Chiquinho Alcântara nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fredrik Norberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Allan Wållander made a kick off. Henrik Zander kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. If Allan Wållander had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Richard Skröder who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 68thth minute tested the skills of Ivo de Moraes when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Richard Skröder during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dráuzio Sergipano in the 79th minute of play forced BELAJ BOYS's goalkeeper Fredrik Norberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fredrik Norberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Júlio Carneiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fredrik Norberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valdemar Nascimento, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Valdemar Nascimento received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Fredrik Norberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 93rd match minute, Pesqueira City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tomé Donatello to maneuver through the defense. In the 95th match minute, BELAJ BOYS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Richard Skröder to maneuver through the defense. After a good free kick, Richard Skröder got an opportunity to smash the ball into the goal, but unfortunately, the ball went just outside the goal, which resulted in a goal kick for Pesqueira City. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Pesqueira City had won after a very even match.