U23 World League

Estadio Rudy Omlet
Spectators: 7682 (Terracing: 5762, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jeff Damen made the kick off which started today's match. Pablo Lohitzun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Evaristo da Mata, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Asesinos Por Naturaleza getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Beto Márcico hit a great ball. 8 minutes into the game, Jeff Damen recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Renan Schmidt. Jeff Damen showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 25th minute Aytuğ Sabi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pablo Lohitzun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jeff Damen struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Renan Schmidt didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Asesinos Por Naturaleza. After a rather tough play, Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Ferdinand Redondo got a free kick in the 28th minute. In the 30thth minute Evaristo da Mata easily got through Asesinos Por Naturaleza's defense and fired away a shot, but Pablo Lohitzun leaped left and performed a fabulous save. After 31 minutes Asesinos Por Naturaleza's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Evaristo da Mata who took care of the corner kick. Pablo Lohitzun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Evaristo da Mata, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 42nd minute, Simão Lima hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Asesinos Por Naturaleza booed when 20 de Março FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Everton Ribeiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. 47 minutes into the match, 20 de Março FC's goalkeeper Renan Schmidt had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jeff Damen. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

20 de Março FC's Valério Duarte was substituted for Percy Berger. The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Pedro Aparecido stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 56 minutes into the match, 20 de Março FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jeff Damen came free, but Renan Schmidt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Pablo Lohitzun proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 59th minute of the match, managed to save Asesinos Por Naturaleza from getting a goal against them. In the 62nd match minute, 20 de Março FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raúl Veloso to maneuver through the defense. Beto Márcico recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Pablo Lohitzun was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but 林泉海 showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 65 minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jeff Damen in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Renan Schmidt prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Asesinos Por Naturaleza were awarded a corner in the 70th minute after 20 de Março FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ferdinand Redondo took the corner. Renan Schmidt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jeff Damen in the 71st minute of the match. Pablo Lohitzun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 林泉海, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Asesinos Por Naturaleza booed when 20 de Março FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcel Velasco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Renan Schmidt showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ferdinand Redondo, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. In the 77th minute, Beto Márcico hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Evaristo da Mata kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Renan Schmidt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jeff Damen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 81st minute, Jeff Damen made a precise shot to the right of Renan Schmidt. 20 de Março FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. Jeff Damen struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Renan Schmidt didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Asesinos Por Naturaleza. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jeff Damen in the 86th minute of play forced 20 de Março FC's goalkeeper Renan Schmidt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Jeff Damen's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Renan Schmidt was relentless in the 90th minute of the game. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jeff Damen in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Renan Schmidt saved 20 de Março FC from getting behind. In the 92nd minute 林泉海 shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pablo Lohitzun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Jeff Damen in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye 20 de Março FC's goalie prevented a goal. The Asesinos Por Naturaleza players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.