U18 World League

Arena Palestra
Spectators: 7499 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gianluca Stempfel kicked off to start the match. A collision led to Ämmer Sportfreaks getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Nathan Hengemühl hit a great ball. Lukas Cikaluk struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Raphael de Queiroz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ämmer Sportfreaks. Ernani Brito struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Frederick Wertscher didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Zandarin FC. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ernani Brito got free with Frederick Wertscher in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Elano Marques sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 17 minutes into the game, Gianluca Stempfel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ämmer Sportfreaks's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zandarin FC the free kick. In the 18th match minute, Ämmer Sportfreaks was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gianluca Stempfel to maneuver through the defense. Frederick Wertscher stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Elano Marques's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. The supporters of Ämmer Sportfreaks booed when Zandarin FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elano Marques didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gianluca Stempfel in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Raphael de Queiroz saved Zandarin FC from getting behind. 40 minutes into the match, Zandarin FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tin Trudeau came free, but Raphael de Queiroz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind Zandarin FC's goalkeeper Raphael de Queiroz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Elano Marques to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute, Luizinho Amorim got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 61st minute, Ernani Brito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Luís Guilherme Ortiz fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Zandarin FC's protests and gave Luís Guilherme Ortiz a yellow card for diving instead. After 65 played minutes Zandarin FC got a freekick which was hit by Luís Guilherme Ortiz. In the 70th match minute, Zandarin FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luiz Fernando Peixoto to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Zandarin FC booed when Ämmer Sportfreaks was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lienhard Eigensatz didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 87th minute, Scott Schär hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 95 minutes Zandarin FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Lukas Cikaluk who took care of the corner kick.