U23 World League

Arena Barcelos
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Alexandre Tepedino started the match with the kick off. Alvaro Martxot hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. 16 minutes into the game, Luisinho Ribeiro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Victorino Gaufred. Luisinho Ribeiro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. In the 18th match minute, Piratas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Celedonio Argina to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by David Aimar in the 21st minute of play forced JEC - FC's goalkeeper Solustiano Partarroyo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 28 minutes into the match, Piratas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alexandre Tepedino came free, but Victorino Gaufred reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Victorino Gaufred made an important save on a dangerous shot by Julio Baptista in the 29th minute. Victorino Gaufred showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandre Tepedino, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. 35 minutes into the game, Braulio Toli threw the ball into play from the sideline. Piratas FC's David Aimar quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. An unexpectedly hard shot by David Aimar in the 38th minute of play forced JEC - FC's goalkeeper Solustiano Partarroyo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexandre Tepedino in the 40th minute of play forced Piratas FC's goalkeeper Victorino Gaufred to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Piratas FC's Victorino Gaufred proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 41st minute of the match, managed to save Piratas FC from getting a goal against them. In the 45th minute, Julio Baptista reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Victorino Gaufred. The goal made the score 3-0. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

Victorino Gaufred showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexandre Tepedino in the 59th minute of the match. The supporters of Piratas FC booed when JEC - FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luisinho Abraão didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match had gone on for 64 minutes, Alexandre Tepedino put it in 5-0 from a short distance just to the right of Victorino Gaufred. 67 minutes into the match, Piratas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Luisinho Ribeiro came free, but Victorino Gaufred reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Victorino Gaufred made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luisinho Ribeiro in the 69th minute of play. Victorino Gaufred made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexandre Tepedino in the 70th minute of play. When JEC - FC's Alexandre Tepedino in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Piratas FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 73rd minute of the match JEC - FC got a corner. Piratas FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Liu Xiang Zhen ran over to the corner to take the kick. Alexandre Tepedino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Piratas FC's Celedonio Argina got a free kick in the 76th minute. 78 minutes into the match, Piratas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alexandre Tepedino came free, but Victorino Gaufred reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 80 played minutes Piratas FC got a freekick which was hit by Angel Isusko. 84 minutes into the match, Piratas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alexandre Tepedino came free, but Victorino Gaufred reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Victorino Gaufred showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexandre Tepedino in the 85th minute of the match. In the 88th minute, Alexandre Tepedino made a precise shot to the right of Victorino Gaufred. Piratas FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 6-0. 92 minutes into the match, Piratas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alexandre Tepedino came free, but Victorino Gaufred reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Victorino Gaufred didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Alexandre Tepedino went, in the 93rd minute, to the upper right corner, 7-0 was the resulting score. JEC - FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.