U18 World League

Arena Malzibier
Spectators: 7787 (Terracing: 5841, Seating: 1791, VIP seats: 155) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Carlos Alberto Figueiredo started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valentin Criado in the 3rd minute of play forced MALZBIER's goalkeeper Rodriguinho Zonta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rodriguinho Zonta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ulises Casanande in the 4th minute of the match. Barcelona de América were awarded a corner in the 5th minute after MALZBIER's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Anibal Villascuerna took the corner. After taking down the ball on Barcelona de América's corner Anibal Villascuerna fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Rodriguinho Zonta quite easily take care of the ball. Rodriguinho Zonta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ulises Casanande, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. 12 minutes into the game, Garcia Puga was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Barcelona de América's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MALZBIER the free kick. Garcia Puga kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. 13 minutes into the match, Barcelona de América's goal looked a bit too open when Adilson Palmeira came free, but Guerrero Marva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Felix Llantada fell near the penalty area in the 20th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Barcelona de América's protests and gave Felix Llantada a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Barcelona de América's Felix Llantada got a free kick in the 20th minute. In the 22nd match minute, MALZBIER was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kaká Cardozo to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 23 minutes, Anibal Villascuerna managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Barcelona de América's supporters crossed their fingers, but Anibal Villascuerna was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. MALZBIER's Rodriguinho Zonta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valentin Criado in the 25th minute of play. Barcelona de América's Guerrero Marva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlos Alberto Figueiredo in the 26th minute of play. The supporters of Barcelona de América booed when MALZBIER was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jairo Moura didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ulises Casanande in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rodriguinho Zonta saved MALZBIER from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valentin Criado in the 33rd minute of play forced MALZBIER's goalkeeper Rodriguinho Zonta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rodriguinho Zonta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ulises Casanande, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Jairo Moura kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. In the 40th minute, Jacinto Ungia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 42nd match minute, MALZBIER was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Duda Guedes to maneuver through the defense.

Barcelona de América's Juan Sobre was substituted for Luis-Antonio Hompanera. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ulises Casanande made a kick off. Juan Sobre received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Rodriguinho Zonta tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ulises Casanande's late challenge caught a MALZBIER's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ulises Casanande helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of MALZBIER booed when Barcelona de América was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ulises Casanande didn't get a good kick on the ball. Barcelona de América's Guerrero Marva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlos Alberto Figueiredo in the 57th minute of play. After 61 played minutes Barcelona de América got a freekick which was hit by Valentin Criado. In the 63rd match minute, MALZBIER was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kaká Cardozo to maneuver through the defense. 65 minutes into the match, Barcelona de América's goal looked a bit too open when Tomás Oliveira came free, but Guerrero Marva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 67th minute, Carlos Alberto Figueiredo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rodriguinho Zonta was a little too slow when Ulises Casanande got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 71st minute. The score was now 0-1. Garcia Puga lost his temper 77 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The referee gave MALZBIER a penalty, 79 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Dorian Terra, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Barcelona de América's Guerrero Marva. 1-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tomás Oliveira during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Tomás Oliveira kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. MALZBIER's Rodriguinho Zonta proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save MALZBIER from getting a goal against them. Guerrero Marva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adilson Palmeira in the 97th minute of the match. Barcelona de América's Guerrero Marva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlos Alberto Figueiredo in the 98th minute of play. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.