U18 World League

Valinor
Spectators: 7607 (Terracing: 5700, Seating: 1755, VIP seats: 152) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Eusebio Moise made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the match, Kalessin's goal looked a bit too open when Tiago Gabriel Mendes came free, but Samuel Jordy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 4 minutes, Eusebio Moise managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kalessin's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eusebio Moise was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 9th minute Márcio Braga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Samuel Jordy saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 10 minutes into the match, Real Brasil F.C.'s Tiago Gabriel Mendes sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Samuel Jordy narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Samuel Jordy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tiago Gabriel Mendes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match clock showed 15 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Fernandão Alves sped through Kalessin's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Samuel Jordy. Adolfo Sasoin hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. In the 18th minute, a hard, long distance shot from Christian de Mendonça hit the top of the crossbar and flew over the goal. In the 21st minute, Leonardo Luzaide hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When %teams%'s Hilario Dalmai was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 1-1 just inside the left pole, 24 minutes into the game. Gilvan Ribeiro was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Márcio Braga in the 29th minute of play forced Kalessin's goalkeeper Samuel Jordy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Samuel Jordy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tiago Gabriel Mendes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gilvan Ribeiro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eusebio Moise's shot from short distance in the 34th minute. When Tiago Gabriel Mendes fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Real Brasil F.C.'s protests and gave Tiago Gabriel Mendes a yellow card for diving instead. Tiago Gabriel Mendes hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the Real Brasil F.C. defense, Eusebio Moise kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gilvan Ribeiro. The Real Brasil F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gilvan Ribeiro should have stopped the shot. The supporters of Real Brasil F.C. booed when Kalessin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonardo Luzaide didn't get a good kick on the ball. Samuel Jordy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christian de Mendonça in the 46th minute of the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tiago Gabriel Mendes was the one to do the kick off. Samuel Jordy was a little too slow when Tiago Gabriel Mendes got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 54th minute. The score was now 2-2. Real Brasil F.C.'s Gilvan Ribeiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hector Cordeiro in the 60th minute of play. After 60 minutes of play Real Brasil F.C.'s Tiago Gabriel Mendes was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 61st match minute, Real Brasil F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tiago Gabriel Mendes to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Kalessin getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Leonardo Luzaide hit a great ball. In the 65th minute Márcio Braga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Samuel Jordy saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 68thth minute of the game Adrian-Alberto Arozamena who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Brasil F.C.'s Gilvan Ribeiro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Real Brasil F.C. getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Christian de Mendonça hit a great ball. Real Brasil F.C.'s Gilvan Ribeiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eusebio Moise in the 73rd minute of play. Samuel Jordy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Márcio Braga, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. After some careless play in the Kalessin defense, Fernandão Alves kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Samuel Jordy. The Kalessin fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Samuel Jordy should have stopped the shot. In the 85th match minute, Kalessin was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emiliano Sanders to maneuver through the defense. Gilvan Ribeiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eusebio Moise in the 94th minute of play. The Real Brasil F.C. players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.