U18 World League

Estádio da Paz
Spectators: 7561 (Terracing: 5672, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 151) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Velasco Verdeja got the match started through his kick off. Luizão Vidal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Velasco Verdeja in the 4th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice moves Luan Oliveira could shoot a difficult shot in the 6th minute, which Tito Casas however easily saved by the left post. Luizão Vidal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hori Verges, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. After 10 played minutes Plaza Babys CF got a freekick which was hit by Hori Verges. Tito Casas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frédson Seco in the 11th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hori Verges in the 13th minute of play forced Excelência de Luxe's goalkeeper Luizão Vidal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Excelência de Luxe's Rodolfo Nunes got a free kick in the 14th minute. A collision led to Excelência de Luxe getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Laerte Carvalho hit a great ball. Tito Casas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vitório Fontes, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. In the 24th minute, Velasco Verdeja left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Plaza Babys CF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. The supporters of Plaza Babys CF booed when Excelência de Luxe was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vitório Fontes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Berriotxoa Ricoy took the ball and in the 30 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Luizão Vidal. Luizão Vidal dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. Berriotxoa Ricoy fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luizão Vidal having to interfere. In the 43rd minute Velasco Verdeja shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luizão Vidal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Plaza Babys CF's Tito Casas got control of the ball when Luan Oliveira tried to sneak it across the goal line.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Luan Oliveira was the one to do the kick off. Tito Casas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frédson Seco in the 53rd minute of play. In the 55th minute, Hori Verges hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 58 minutes into the match, Velasco Verdeja dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Luizão Vidal, 1-4. Tito Casas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Reginaldo da Rocha in the 62nd minute of play. Velasco Verdeja could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Luizão Vidal made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Moisés Martinez during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Plaza Babys CF's Moisés Martinez got a free kick in the 66th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Berriotxoa Ricoy kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Luizão Vidal. That made the score 1-5 in the 71 minute of play. Tito Casas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luan Oliveira in the 74th minute of the match. Luan Oliveira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 81 minutes into the game, Plaza Babys CF's Hori Verges nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Luizão Vidal made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-6. Luizão Vidal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Velasco Verdeja, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luizão Vidal was out of position in the 86 minute of play, and Adolfo Caminero capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Adolfo Caminero really showed his touch with that goal: 1-7. Velasco Verdeja recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Excelência de Luxe fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Plaza Babys CF were clearly better and deserved to take the win.