U18 World League

Arena Taquaras
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) Sverker Lilja scored 0-1 in the 5th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rubinho Abreu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Babak Savage hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. Mikael Sjöberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Delfim Maia in the 12th minute of the match. Sverker Lilja recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rubinho Abreu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ludvig Skark in the 16th minute of play. Mikael Sjöberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Delfim Maia in the 17th minute of play. 22 minutes into the match, No Gravity FC's goal looked a bit too open when Reinaldo Ferraz came free, but Mikael Sjöberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 26 played minutes ADM Taquaras got a freekick which was hit by Rodriguinho da Mata. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dorival Fontes in the 31st minute of play forced No Gravity FC's goalkeeper Mikael Sjöberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Zé Madureira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marcel Viana got free with Mikael Sjöberg in the 46th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort.

No Gravity FC's Gert Odman was substituted for Jan-Olof Löfgren. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ludvig Skark to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, No Gravity FC's goal looked a bit too open when Delfim Maia came free, but Mikael Sjöberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 56th match minute, ADM Taquaras was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodriguinho da Mata to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the ADM Taquaras defense, Hicham Savage kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rubinho Abreu. The ADM Taquaras fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rubinho Abreu should have stopped the shot. The supporters of No Gravity FC booed when ADM Taquaras was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rodriguinho da Mata didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mikael Sjöberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dorival Fontes in the 65th minute of play. In the 66th minute ADM Taquaras were awarded a corner. Zé Madureira went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on ADM Taquaras's corner Zé Madureira fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Mikael Sjöberg quite easily take care of the ball. Klas Lindblom kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Rubinho Abreu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sverker Lilja, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Delfim Maia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Mikael Sjöberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rodriguinho da Mata lost his temper 79 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The supporters of No Gravity FC booed when ADM Taquaras was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rodriguinho da Mata didn't get a good kick on the ball. When No Gravity FC's Ludvig Skark in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ADM Taquaras's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in No Gravity FC's zone, Marcel Viana stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mikael Sjöberg came out of the goal and Marcel Viana tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to No Gravity FC getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Klas Lindblom hit a great ball. Mikael Sjöberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dorival Fontes in the 94th minute of the match. Delfim Maia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Mikael Sjöberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The ADM Taquaras supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching No Gravity FC's performance. The match ended with a win for No Gravity FC.