U23 World League

Beira Sanga
Spectators: 7522 (Terracing: 5642, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Teodoro Valle took the kick off in the first half of the match. When Xurupita FC's Teodoro Valle in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Agroboys SM - CIMZ's goalie prevented a goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Jardel Correia kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Arlindo Meireles. That made the score 1-0 in the 20 minute of play. In the 23rd minute, Jardel Correia fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Arlindo Meireles, passed just outside the right post. 24 minutes into the match, Xurupita FC's goal looked a bit too open when Frederico Negri came free, but Arlindo Meireles reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Oséias Dantas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Renato Aguiar in the 27th minute of play. 29 minutes into the match, Agroboys SM - CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Frédson Donato came free, but Oséias Dantas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Frederico Negri in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arlindo Meireles saved Xurupita FC from getting behind. After 43 played minutes Agroboys SM - CIMZ got a freekick which was hit by Cleiton Medeiros. Arlindo Meireles was out of position in the 46 minute of play, and Frederico Negri capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Frederico Negri really showed his touch with that goal: 3-0. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Frederico Negri to make the kick off. Frederico Negri might have been able to make a better finish in the 57th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Arlindo Meireles. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Frederico Negri ran back to his position shaking his head. 59 minutes into the match, Xurupita FC's goal looked a bit too open when Frederico Negri came free, but Arlindo Meireles reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 65th minute Frederico Negri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arlindo Meireles saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 66th match minute, Agroboys SM - CIMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jardel Correia to maneuver through the defense. After 70 played minutes Xurupita FC got a freekick which was hit by Ricardinho de Azevedo. Arlindo Meireles didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Frederico Negri went, in the 73rd minute, to the upper right corner, 4-0 was the resulting score. After 78 played minutes Agroboys SM - CIMZ got a freekick which was hit by Cauan Travassos. When Frederico Negri came up free with the goalie in the 81st minute, the Agroboys SM - CIMZ fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Frederico Negri couldn't finish the play. The supporters of Xurupita FC booed when Agroboys SM - CIMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zeca Medeiros didn't get a good kick on the ball. Oséias Dantas made a fantastic save in the 85th minute, when Teodoro Valle sent off a good shot on target. When Xurupita FC's Teodoro Valle, in the 91st 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 Xurupita FC. In the 93rd minute, Ricardinho de Azevedo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arlindo Meireles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jardel Correia, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. When the referee ended the match the Agroboys SM - CIMZ players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.