U18 World League

Mataldi
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Zé de Senna made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustavo Jenaro in the 3rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Matungo Gaúcho's Amílton Machado got a free kick in the 4th minute. Cristobal Estebe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Zé de Senna tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Zé de Senna made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustavo Jenaro in the 6th minute. If Bonifacio Urbasa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 10 minutes into the game, Gustavo Jenaro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Zé de Senna. Gustavo Jenaro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. After 12 minutes, Abelardo de Lara mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Matungo Gaúcho and the AL TOKE FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Amílton Machado kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. 14 minutes into the match, Matungo Gaúcho's goal looked a bit too open when Erubiel Lekubegi came free, but Zé de Senna reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Silvério Trevisan hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. The long shot by Erubiel Lekubegi in the 16th minute really tested Zé de Senna's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Zé de Senna made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustavo Jenaro in the 18th minute. In the 19th match minute, Matungo Gaúcho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nilmar Andrade to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 22 minutes, Higinio Txordon managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AL TOKE FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Higinio Txordon was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristobal Estebe in the 23rd minute of play forced Matungo Gaúcho's goalkeeper Zé de Senna to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 25th minute, Higinio Txordon made a precise shot to the right of Zé de Senna. Matungo Gaúcho's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. In the 29th match minute, Matungo Gaúcho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abelardo de Lara to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Matungo Gaúcho's Zé de Senna got control of the ball when Gustavo Jenaro tried to sneak it across the goal line. 31 minutes into the match, Higinio Txordon notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of Matungo Gaúcho's Zé de Senna. Zé de Senna was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Zé de Senna made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustavo Jenaro in the 34th minute. Zé de Senna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Higinio Txordon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 37th minute Bonifacio Urbasa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zé de Senna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of AL TOKE FC booed when Matungo Gaúcho was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Silvério Trevisan didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 39th minute Erubiel Lekubegi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zé de Senna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Bonifacio Urbasa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 42 minutes of play Matungo Gaúcho's Abelardo de Lara 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. Zé de Senna made a fantastic save in the 45th minute, when Cristobal Estebe sent off a good shot on target. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Toninho Vale stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. If Toninho Vale had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. AL TOKE FC's Augusto Handi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save AL TOKE FC from getting a goal against them. After 60 played minutes Matungo Gaúcho got a freekick which was hit by Amílton Machado. Erubiel Lekubegi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Higinio Txordon in the 64th minute of play forced Matungo Gaúcho's goalkeeper Zé de Senna to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Matungo Gaúcho defense, Gustavo Jenaro kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Zé de Senna. The Matungo Gaúcho fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Zé de Senna should have stopped the shot. 70 minutes into the match, Gustavo Jenaro notched a goal, 5-0, to the right of Matungo Gaúcho's Zé de Senna. Zé de Senna was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Toninho Vale during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Toninho Vale kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. In the 76th minute of the match Bonifacio Urbasa sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Zé de Senna skillfully saved the ball. 77 minutes into the match, Matungo Gaúcho's goal looked a bit too open when Bonifacio Urbasa came free, but Zé de Senna reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 80th minute, Gustavo Jenaro left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The AL TOKE FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 6-0. Toninho Vale received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Augusto Handi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Zé de Senna made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristobal Estebe in the 85th minute of play. The supporters of AL TOKE FC booed when Matungo Gaúcho was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Toninho Vale didn't get a good kick on the ball. 88 minutes into the match, Matungo Gaúcho's goal looked a bit too open when Gustavo Jenaro came free, but Zé de Senna reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zé de Senna showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erubiel Lekubegi, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. When AL TOKE FC's Gustavo Jenaro in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Matungo Gaúcho's goalie prevented a goal. In the 93rd minute Bonifacio Urbasa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zé de Senna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. AL TOKE FC had played much better football throughout.