U18 World League

Akazer Arena
Spectators: 7587 (Terracing: 5691, Seating: 1745, VIP seats: 151) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jaco Danziger kicked off to start the match. After a rather tough play, Chinho FC's Thomás Maranhense got a free kick in the 2nd minute. Washington Baiano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baron Yehuda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Washington Baiano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baron Yehuda in the 7th minute of play. Luís Eduardo Nóbrega kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. Magen David's Shemaya Zelika proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 13th minute of the match, managed to save Magen David from getting a goal against them. Thomás Maranhense kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. Washington Baiano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aryeh Goldman in the 14th minute of play. After 15 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Magen David! Shemaya Zelika had in the 17thth minute some difficulties stopping Lenílson Munhoz's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 19 minutes had been played when some careless play by Magen David's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Lenílson Munhoz was slow to take the kick. During this time Chinho FC's players had a chance to rest. Adamson Sevilla tried in the game's 19th match minute to clear up in front of his own goal but it went so bad that he put the ball into the goal to the left of an unhappy Shemaya Zelika. An annoying self made goal, 1-0. In the 22nd minute Aryeh Goldman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Washington Baiano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 23rd minute Baron Yehuda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Washington Baiano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Washington Baiano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aryeh Goldman, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Thomás Maranhense charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Thomás Maranhense the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 29 minutes into the match, Magen David's goal looked a bit too open when Paulo José Gaúcho came free, but Shemaya Zelika reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 32nd minute, Luís Eduardo Nóbrega hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Chinho FC's zone, Shevuel Marcus stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Washington Baiano came out of the goal and Shevuel Marcus tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 36 minutes into the match, João Paulo Borges had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Shemaya Zelika. Magen David's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that João Paulo Borges was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Aryeh Goldman recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 43rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 45 played minutes Ricardo Tasso rounded Magen David's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 3-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ricardo Tasso was the one to do the kick off. If Ricardo Tasso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 55 minutes into the match, Magen David's goal looked a bit too open when Ricardo Tasso came free, but Shemaya Zelika reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paulo José Gaúcho's late challenge caught a Magen David's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Paulo José Gaúcho helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Chinho FC's Paulo José Gaúcho got a free kick in the 57th minute. In the 58th minute, Magen David's Aryeh Goldman ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Washington Baiano. Washington Baiano yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-2. João Paulo Borges fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Shemaya Zelika having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Chinho FC's Paulo José Gaúcho got a free kick in the 65th minute. After 68 played minutes Magen David got a freekick which was hit by Aryeh Goldman. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ricardo Tasso during the 76th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Chinho FC getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Ricardo Tasso hit a great ball. Shemaya Zelika showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ricardo Tasso, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Shemaya Zelika made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Paulo Borges in the 84th minute of play. 84 minutes into the game, Willian Fernandez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Chinho FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Magen David the free kick. A collision led to Chinho FC getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Willian Fernandez hit a great ball. Magen David's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.