U18 World League

Rising Sun Stadium
Spectators: 7686 (Terracing: 5765, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling António Ferreira in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alexsandro Netto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Samurai Champions FC's Alexsandro Netto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by António Jesus in the 6th minute of play. Alexsandro Netto didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from António Jesus went, in the 6th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Mané Catarinense sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mané Catarinense in the 15thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jorge Boaventura, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Jorge Boaventura was a little too slow when Mané Catarinense got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 16th minute. The score was now 2-1. In the 25th minute António Jesus shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alexsandro Netto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alexsandro Netto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from António Jesus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The PLURAL fans' excitement grew in the 28th match minute when PLURAL's António Jesus looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 31st minute, Samuel Sesimbra left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The PLURAL fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. When Severino Siqueira fell near the penalty area in the 35th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Samurai Champions FC's protests and gave Severino Siqueira a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of PLURAL booed when Samurai Champions FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Severino Siqueira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Davi Loureiro kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. The supporters of PLURAL booed when Samurai Champions FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nando Custódio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jorge Boaventura showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mané Catarinense in the 46th minute of the match. After the first half PLURAL were leading 2-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The audience was convinced that Mané Catarinense's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jorge Boaventura was relentless in the 51st minute of the game. António Ferreira kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. When Samurai Champions FC's Mané Catarinense in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye PLURAL's goalie prevented a goal. After taking down the ball on Samurai Champions FC's corner Mané Catarinense fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Jorge Boaventura quite easily take care of the ball. Samurai Champions FC's Severino Siqueira got a good chance for a goal in the 67th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Samurai Champions FC's Renan Sena got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 71st play minute António Jesus came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Alexsandro Netto. 2-4. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind PLURAL's goalkeeper Jorge Boaventura, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Alexsandro Netto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from António Jesus, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. In the 83rd minute, Mauro Silva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 86th minute Mané Catarinense shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jorge Boaventura saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 88 minutes into the match, PLURAL's goal looked a bit too open when Mané Catarinense came free, but Jorge Boaventura reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. PLURAL were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over Samurai Champions FC's much stronger midfield.