U21 World League

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Spectators: 7666 (Terracing: 5751, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Zé Paraense got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manolis Nikologiannis in the 3rd minute of play forced Chinho FC's goalkeeper Gilson de Alcântara to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pagos FC's Avraam Anagnostakis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Corryn Bolt in the 7th minute of play. After 9 minutes, Washington Baiano mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Chinho FC and the Pagos FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Washington Baiano hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Theofilos Stamatis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Gilson de Alcântara tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Corryn Bolt sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Gilson de Alcântara took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Theofilos Stamatis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Pagos FC booed when Chinho FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lenílson Munhoz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Chinho FC's Corryn Bolt got a good chance for a goal in the 20th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Manolis Nikologiannis fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pagos FC's protests and gave Manolis Nikologiannis a yellow card for diving instead. In the 22nd minute, Manolis Nikologiannis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Avraam Anagnostakis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Washington Baiano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Avraam Anagnostakis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zé Paraense, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. In the 36th match minute, Chinho FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zé Paraense to maneuver through the defense. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind Pagos FC's goalkeeper Avraam Anagnostakis, 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Theofilos Stamatis to make the kick off. 51 minutes into the game, Theofilos Stamatis was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pagos FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Chinho FC the free kick. Theofilos Stamatis hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zé Paraense in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Avraam Anagnostakis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Corryn Bolt managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chinho FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Corryn Bolt was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Avraam Anagnostakis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Chinho FC's Zé Paraense got a good chance for a goal in the 63rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Pagos FC's Avraam Anagnostakis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Corryn Bolt in the 64th minute of play. Washington Baiano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Avraam Anagnostakis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 67th minute, Zé Paraense made a precise shot to the right of Avraam Anagnostakis. Pagos FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. If Manolis Nikologiannis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Avraam Anagnostakis didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Celsinho Siqueira went, in the 76th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. 79 minutes into the match, Chinho FC's Zé Paraense sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Avraam Anagnostakis narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Corryn Bolt in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Avraam Anagnostakis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Pagos FC's Manolis Nikologiannis managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by João Paulo Borges in the 92 minute of the game. In the 93rd minute, Celsinho Siqueira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Chinho FC getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Zé Paraense hit a great ball.