U23 World League

ARENA
Spectators: 7724 (Terracing: 5794, Seating: 1776, VIP seats: 154) GRÊMIO's Arí Terra started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Edgardo Etxatxu charged in rather forcefully in the 6th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Edgardo Etxatxu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of GRÊMIO booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edgardo Etxatxu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Geovanni Maia struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Felix Frans didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for GRÊMIO. Silvio Quinteros kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Fabian Otoniel struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Carlos Miguel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Abuba Akotonon FC. Carlos Miguel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabian Otoniel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Abuba Akotonon FC getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Aarón Anselmino hit a great ball. 32 minutes into the match, Alfredo Graciani notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of GRÊMIO's Carlos Miguel. Carlos Miguel was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredo Graciani in the 36th minute of play forced GRÊMIO's goalkeeper Carlos Miguel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Felix Frans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arí Terra in the 38th minute of the match. Felix Frans took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from João Ceresso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carlos Miguel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfredo Graciani in the 46th minute of the match.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alfredo Graciani made a kick off. In the 53rd minute, Maicon Capitão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Carlos Miguel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miguel Munio, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. After 58 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by Aarón Anselmino. Carlos Miguel made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Alfredo Graciani sent off a good shot on target. In the 79th minute of the match, Fabian Otoniel tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Carlos Miguel saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The GRÊMIO manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Abuba Akotonon FC to win.