U23 World League

MDQ Raptors Arena
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) Zemantauskas FC's Sílvio Penha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Primitivo Terciero in the 3rd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Primitivo Terciero got free with Sílvio Penha in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 7th match minute, MDQ Raptors FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bartolo Erramu to maneuver through the defense. Ruperto Bastia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Davi Mello, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Zemantauskas FC's Alex Berger got a good chance for a goal in the 15th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a little luck, Zemantauskas FC's Sílvio Penha got control of the ball when Jefferson Linhares tried to sneak it across the goal line. 21 minutes into the match, MDQ Raptors FC's goal looked a bit too open when Davi Mello came free, but Ruperto Bastia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd minute, Davi Mello managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zemantauskas FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Davi Mello was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ruperto Bastia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Zemantauskas FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Miguel Negri in the 25th minute. After taking down the ball on Zemantauskas FC's corner Miguel Negri fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Ruperto Bastia quite easily take care of the ball. Sílvio Penha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Armando Blanco in the 29th minute of the match. Sílvio Penha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jefferson Linhares in the 32nd minute of the match. With a little luck, Zemantauskas FC's Sílvio Penha got control of the ball when Higinio Tximitx tried to sneak it across the goal line. Davi Mello fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ruperto Bastia having to interfere. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind MDQ Raptors FC's goalkeeper Ruperto Bastia, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 40th minute of the match Zemantauskas FC got a corner. MDQ Raptors FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Miguel Negri ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Zemantauskas FC's Miguel Negri to fire away a dangerous shot which Ruperto Bastia despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 45 played minutes Zemantauskas FC got a freekick which was hit by Igor Britto. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Davi Mello was the one to do the kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Remo Varela managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zemantauskas FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Remo Varela was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ruperto Bastia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 52nd match minute, MDQ Raptors FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Atilano Bitxintxo to maneuver through the defense. Severiano Maore kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. In the 57th minute, Jefferson Linhares made a precise shot to the right of Sílvio Penha. Zemantauskas FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. In the 61st minute, Alex Berger fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Sílvio Penha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jefferson Linhares, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 67th minute Alex Berger shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruperto Bastia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sílvio Penha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Higinio Tximitx, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sílvio Penha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Primitivo Terciero in the 78th minute of play. Ruperto Bastia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Davi Mello, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. 86 minutes into the match, MDQ Raptors FC's goalkeeper Ruperto Bastia had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Remo Varela. In the 86th minute, Bartolo Erramu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 88th minute, Atilano Bitxintxo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. There was no doubt that MDQ Raptors FC were the better team. MDQ Raptors FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.