U18 World League

Arena Emilião
Spectators: 7496 (Terracing: 5623, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) Seterma Tractors's Pedrão Capixaba started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Through an outstanding action, after 4 minutes, Raul Platas successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. If Milian Cañete had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Túlio de Toledo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eufemio Zugarrondo in the 10th minute of the match. Atletico Maturrango's Raul Platas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save Atletico Maturrango from getting a goal against them. The crowd rose to their feet as Seterma Tractors's Eugênio Lago slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Raul Platas. That made the score 1-0 after 14 minutes of play. The audience was convinced that Hulberto Arias's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Túlio de Toledo was relentless in the 17th minute of the game. 20 minutes into the match, Atletico Maturrango's goal looked a bit too open when Pedrão Capixaba came free, but Raul Platas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 26 minutes into the match, Atletico Maturrango's goal looked a bit too open when Pedrão Capixaba came free, but Raul Platas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Túlio de Toledo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hulberto Arias in the 27th minute of play. André Luiz Cerezo charged in rather forcefully in the 28th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed André Luiz Cerezo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 28th match minute, Seterma Tractors was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by André Luiz Cerezo to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 37 minutes, Dei Ibarlucea managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Atletico Maturrango's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dei Ibarlucea was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Atletico Maturrango's Hulberto Arias in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Seterma Tractors's goalie prevented a goal. José Augusto Cavalcante could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Raul Platas made a huge save. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Dei Ibarlucea to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Seterma Tractors booed when Atletico Maturrango was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hulberto Arias didn't get a good kick on the ball. Milian Cañete's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Túlio de Toledo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 62nd minute of play. Túlio de Toledo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hulberto Arias in the 63rd minute. 67 minutes into the match, Atletico Maturrango's goal looked a bit too open when Eugênio Lago came free, but Raul Platas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Atletico Maturrango were furious when Fidencio Antezana was red carded, 72 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The supporters of Seterma Tractors booed when Atletico Maturrango was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fidencio Antezana didn't get a good kick on the ball. Raul Platas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pedrão Capixaba, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pedrão Capixaba in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Raul Platas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Hulberto Arias's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 78thth minute, Túlio de Toledo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Raul Platas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pedrão Capixaba, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. 81 minutes had been played when some careless play by Atletico Maturrango's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Eugênio Lago was slow to take the kick. During this time Seterma Tractors's players had a chance to rest. 83 minutes into the match, Pedrão Capixaba had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Raul Platas. Atletico Maturrango's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Pedrão Capixaba was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Raul Platas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from José Augusto Cavalcante in the 87th minute of play. Atletico Maturrango's Raul Platas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Augusto Cavalcante in the 90th minute of play. Seterma Tractors were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Atletico Maturrango for a fine match.