U18 World League

Auriolam Arena
Spectators: 7492 (Terracing: 5620, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) André Luís Nunes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 9th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Cássio Gaspar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bitxintxo Zamora's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. After 15 minutes, Gilberto Couto mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS and the Auriolam II C.F. players grew even worse after the yellow card. ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS's Cássio Gaspar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bitxintxo Zamora in the 17th minute of play. Cássio Gaspar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bitxintxo Zamora, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 22 minutes into the match, ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS's goalkeeper Cássio Gaspar had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bitxintxo Zamora. Auriolam II C.F. were awarded a corner in the 23th minute after ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tome Bouzas took the corner. The corner went over the outstretched arms of ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS's goalie and right to Fran Gómez. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bitxintxo Zamora in the 25th minute of play forced ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS's goalkeeper Cássio Gaspar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match had gone on for 27 minutes, Bitxintxo Zamora took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Cássio Gaspar to make any attempt to save it. Cássio Gaspar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bitxintxo Zamora, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gilberto Couto hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Bitxintxo Zamora's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Cássio Gaspar was relentless in the 34th minute of the game. A collision led to ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Aloísio Sergipano hit a great ball. In the 39th minute Bitxintxo Zamora shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cássio Gaspar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Bitxintxo Zamora kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Cássio Gaspar. That made the score 2-0 in the 42 minute of play.

The wind increased when Bitxintxo Zamora made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, André Luís Nunes 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. André Luís Nunes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cresitobalo Candela having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bitxintxo Zamora in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cássio Gaspar saved ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS from getting behind. In the 58th minute, Bitxintxo Zamora made a precise shot to the right of Cássio Gaspar. ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. When Anxel Raya fell near the penalty area in the 61st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Auriolam II C.F.'s protests and gave Anxel Raya a yellow card for diving instead. In the 61st match minute, Auriolam II C.F. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anxel Raya to maneuver through the defense. Gilberto Couto took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 62nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Cresitobalo Candela. Auriolam II C.F.'s goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 69 minutes, Bitxintxo Zamora made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS's Cássio Gaspar tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Auriolam II C.F. booed when ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. André Luís Nunes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cássio Gaspar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gaizka Coira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When André Luís Nunes fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS's protests and gave André Luís Nunes a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to ZONA NOROESTE - SANTOS getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. André Luís Nunes hit a great ball. André Luís Nunes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bitxintxo Zamora sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Bitxintxo Zamora hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match.