U23 World League

Miguel de los Andes
Spectators: 7463 (Terracing: 5598, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) Norberto de Azevedo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alisson Becker read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cauan Marinho in the 11th minute of play forced Los Andes FC - FSCMZ's goalkeeper Alisson Becker to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Vista Alegre FC's zone, Raimundo Terra stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pedrão Sarmento came out of the goal and Raimundo Terra tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience was convinced that Norberto de Azevedo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alisson Becker was relentless in the 14th minute of the game. After having played for 17 minutes, Norberto de Azevedo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vista Alegre FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Norberto de Azevedo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Ezequiel Linares fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Los Andes FC - FSCMZ's protests and gave Ezequiel Linares a yellow card for diving instead. In the 24th minute, Ezequiel Linares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Los Andes FC - FSCMZ's zone, Cauan Marinho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alisson Becker came out of the goal and Cauan Marinho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 32nd match minute, Los Andes FC - FSCMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gerson Mesquita to maneuver through the defense. Vista Alegre FC's Norberto de Azevedo couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Los Andes FC - FSCMZ. The audience was convinced that Norberto de Azevedo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alisson Becker was relentless in the 34th minute of the game. Alisson Becker stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Norberto de Azevedo's shot from short distance in the 36th minute. When the match had gone on for 38 minutes, Cauan Marinho put it in 0-2 from a short distance just to the right of Alisson Becker. In the 41st minute Norberto de Azevedo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alisson Becker saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 45th minute, Norberto de Azevedo made a precise shot to the right of Alisson Becker. Los Andes FC - FSCMZ's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Norberto de Azevedo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alisson Becker having to interfere. Alisson Becker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Norberto de Azevedo, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Norberto de Azevedo in the 55thth 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 Becker, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A hard shot 57 in the game by Norberto de Azevedo from a close distance when the talented Alisson Becker managed to make a qualified save. Los Andes FC - FSCMZ's players were relieved. Norberto de Azevedo in the 59thth 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 Becker, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Raimundo Terra charged in rather forcefully in the 66th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Raimundo Terra the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 66 played minutes Los Andes FC - FSCMZ got a freekick which was hit by Raimundo Terra. Norberto de Azevedo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Alisson Becker made a huge save. Norberto de Azevedos short, quick shot in the 73rdth minute got Alisson Becker to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. A collision led to Vista Alegre FC getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Nestor Travassos hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Vista Alegre FC's zone, Raimundo Terra stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pedrão Sarmento came out of the goal and Raimundo Terra tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cauan Marinho got free with Alisson Becker in the 84th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Los Andes FC - FSCMZ booed when Vista Alegre FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flávio Montenegro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Róbson Araújo placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! After a rather tough play, Vista Alegre FC's Nestor Travassos got a free kick in the 96th minute. The Vista Alegre FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.