U18 World League

MACONHA
Spectators: 7886 (Terracing: 5915, Seating: 1814, VIP seats: 157) Ponte do Carro's Alípio Regalado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Perutxo Diego in the 3rd minute of play. 6 minutes into the game, E L C O K O F C ® E V G ®'s Rubio Echaitia nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alípio Regalado made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. 11 minutes into the match, Ponte do Carro's goal looked a bit too open when Perutxo Diego came free, but Alípio Regalado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Txomin Zaldierna recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 17 minutes into the game, Zeferino Ferreira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ponte do Carro's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave E L C O K O F C ® E V G ® the free kick. Zeferino Ferreira kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Vítor Sacramento received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Oliviero Vados tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Antonio Entrala charged in rather forcefully in the 24th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Antonio Entrala the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Antonio Entrala hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Oliviero Vados took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Moisés Nogueira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When E L C O K O F C ® E V G ®'s Perutxo Diego in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ponte do Carro's goalie prevented a goal. Alípio Regalado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Perutxo Diego, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Ponte do Carro's Gregório Modesto got a free kick in the 37th minute. After 43 played minutes Ponte do Carro got a freekick which was hit by Valdemar Onofre. In the 44th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ponte do Carro's goalkeeper Alípio Regalado, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 47 minutes into the match, Perutxo Diego notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Ponte do Carro's Alípio Regalado. Alípio Regalado was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-3 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Moisés Nogueira to strike the kick off in the second half. Oliviero Vados showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ademar Figueiras, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. In the 57th minute, Vítor Sacramento hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 58 minutes into the game, Txomin Zaldierna was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. E L C O K O F C ® E V G ®'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ponte do Carro the free kick. In the 58th match minute, E L C O K O F C ® E V G ® was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Txomin Zaldierna to maneuver through the defense. Perutxo Diego could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Alípio Regalado made a huge save. 67 minutes into the match, E L C O K O F C ® E V G ®'s Perutxo Diego sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alípio Regalado narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Ponte do Carro's Vítor Sacramento got a free kick in the 69th minute. Alípio Regalado acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 69th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Jairo Taramona. The supporters of E L C O K O F C ® E V G ® booed when Ponte do Carro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ademar Figueiras didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 79 played minutes, E L C O K O F C ® E V G ®'s Antonio Entrala shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Alípio Regalado came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in E L C O K O F C ® E V G ® reached it. Alípio Regalado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Perutxo Diego in the 81st minute of play. In the 82nd minute Perutxo Diego shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alípio Regalado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 84th minute Moisés Nogueira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Oliviero Vados saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to E L C O K O F C ® E V G ® getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Antonio Entrala hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Vítor Sacramento during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Ponte do Carro's Vítor Sacramento got a free kick in the 89th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Perutxo Diego kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Alípio Regalado. That made the score 1-4 in the 97 minute of play. The Ponte do Carro fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. E L C O K O F C ® E V G ® were clearly better and deserved to take the win.