U23 World League

OAKLAND STADIUM
Spectators: 8160 (Terracing: 6115, Seating: 1878, VIP seats: 167) In the 5th minute Clarence Seedorf shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zheng Chao saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 11 minutes into the match, The Obscurials's goalkeeper Zheng Chao had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Oséias Palmeira. In the 18th minute Adriano Ribeiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Angelo Peruzzi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 23 minutes into the match, The Obscurials's goalkeeper Zheng Chao had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Oséias Palmeira. A hard shot 29 in the game by Oséias Palmeira from a close distance when the talented Zheng Chao managed to make a qualified save. The Obscurials's players were relieved. In the 31stth minute of the game Oséias Palmeira who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but The Obscurials's Zheng Chao was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience was convinced that Oséias Palmeira's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Zheng Chao was relentless in the 31st minute of the game. After 37 played minutes Borussia Dortmund MZB got a freekick which was hit by Cui Qian Jun. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The wind increased when Adriano Ribeiro made the kick off in the second half. Angelo Peruzzi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adriano Ribeiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zheng Chao showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Percival Koehler, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Oséias Palmeira struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Zheng Chao didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Borussia Dortmund MZB. After 58 played minutes The Obscurials got a freekick which was hit by Anton Kjellkvist. Angelo Peruzzi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adriano Ribeiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anders Westerstrand in the 73rd minute of play forced Borussia Dortmund MZB's goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Oséias Palmeira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Zheng Chao tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A throw-in in the 81st minute of the game was made by Anton Kjellkvist with Nelson Wright as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gernando Pernambucano in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zheng Chao prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Borussia Dortmund MZB's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Clarence Seedorf in the 85th minute. 88 minutes into the match, The Obscurials's goal looked a bit too open when Percival Koehler came free, but Zheng Chao reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Borussia Dortmund MZB's Gernando Pernambucano in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye The Obscurials's goalie prevented a goal. The Borussia Dortmund MZB fans' excitement grew in the 91st match minute when Borussia Dortmund MZB's Gernando Pernambucano looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Borussia Dortmund MZB had won after a very even match.