U23 World League

Estádio Felicidade
Spectators: 7479 (Terracing: 5611, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) In the 4th minute, Minotauro's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Hortêncio Andrade fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. André Luiz Alcântara struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Duarte de Barros didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Felizberto EC. Chicão Corrêa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After taking down the ball on Minotauro's corner Raphael Tepedino fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Marcus Sampaio quite easily take care of the ball. When Minotauro's Chicão Corrêa, in the 15th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Minotauro. In the 16th match minute, Minotauro was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eliseu Peres to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Felizberto EC booed when Minotauro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlos Augusto Lopez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Chicão Corrêa struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Marcus Sampaio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Minotauro. After 27 played minutes Minotauro got a freekick which was hit by Frank Senna. When Minotauro's Raphael Tepedino in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Felizberto EC's goalie prevented a goal. André Luiz Alcântara could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Duarte de Barros made a huge save. A collision led to Minotauro getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Raphael Tepedino hit a great ball. In the 37th minute, André Luiz Alcântara got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When Carlos Augusto Lopez fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Minotauro's protests and gave Carlos Augusto Lopez a yellow card for diving instead. Carlos Augusto Lopez kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. Duarte de Barros showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from André Luiz Alcântara in the 40th minute of the match. A collision led to Minotauro getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Emílio Matorin hit a great ball. André Luiz Alcântara could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Duarte de Barros made a huge save. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Minotauro's Claudinei Brito was substituted for Raphael Tepedino. Minotauro made a substitution. Tales Vasconcelos replaced Chicão Corrêa. Minotauro made a substitution. Léo Cardozo replaced Kiko Proença. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tales Vasconcelos to strike the kick off in the second half. Duarte de Barros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristiano de Sena, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. When Tales Vasconcelos fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Minotauro's protests and gave Tales Vasconcelos a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Felizberto EC getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Cristiano de Sena hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tales Vasconcelos in the 76th minute of play forced Felizberto EC's goalkeeper Marcus Sampaio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Carlos Augusto Lopez in the 77thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Marcus Sampaio, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Tales Vasconcelos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tales Vasconcelos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Marcus Sampaio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Minotauro getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Severino Guerra hit a great ball. Tiaguinho Vander sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. André Luiz Alcântara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Duarte de Barros tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Felizberto EC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Minotauro's performance. The match ended with a win for Minotauro.