U21 World League

Beira Rio
Spectators: 8043 (Terracing: 6033, Seating: 1850, VIP seats: 160) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Lucas Head Son took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA booed when PINGO PINGO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Braulio Min didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Froilan Lertxun during the 4th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, PINGO PINGO's Froilan Lertxun got a free kick in the 4th minute. Raul Isias showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gerson Rezende in the 7th minute of the match. Raul Isias made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucas Head Son in the 8th minute of play. Kauan Gonçalves hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. If Arnoldo Licerio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nilmar de Souza in the 16th minute of play forced PINGO PINGO's goalkeeper Raul Isias to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. PINGO PINGO's Raul Isias played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nilmar de Souza in the 16th minute of play. If Geovanni Ramalho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alisson Goycochea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Froilan Lertxun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 26 played minutes INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA got a freekick which was hit by Percival Campidelis. 31 minutes into the game, Nilmar de Souza cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Raul Isias was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 36th minute the ball was on its way in behind PINGO PINGO's goalkeeper Raul Isias, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Lisandro Gutierrez charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lisandro Gutierrez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Lisandro Gutierrez hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Raul Isias made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nilmar de Souza in the 41st minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Franklin Velloso got free with Raul Isias in the 44th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Froilan Lertxun hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

After having played for 52 minutes, Gerson Rezende managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gerson Rezende was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Raul Isias showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucas Head Son, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. The supporters of PINGO PINGO booed when INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lucas Head Son didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alisson Goycochea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Froilan Lertxun, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Geovanni Ramalho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Raul Isias tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Javier Mascherano fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored PINGO PINGO's protests and gave Javier Mascherano a yellow card for diving instead. Javier Mascherano hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. 63 minutes into the match, INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's Geovanni Ramalho sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Raul Isias narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Froilan Lertxun in the 66th minute of play forced INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's goalkeeper Alisson Goycochea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to PINGO PINGO getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Lisandro Gutierrez hit a great ball. Froilan Lertxun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 71st minute, Braulio Min hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nilmar de Souza took the ball and in the 72 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Raul Isias. Raul Isias dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Raul Isias took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nilmar de Souza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nilmar de Souza kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Froilan Lertxun in the 83rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Alisson Goycochea, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Franklin Velloso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 91 minutes into the game, Carlinhos Cruz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. PINGO PINGO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA the free kick. After a rather tough play, PINGO PINGO's Carlinhos Cruz got a free kick in the 91st minute. Raul Isias showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Franklin Velloso, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA had played much better football throughout.