U23 World League

Estadio Gaviotas
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) If Kiko Zimbo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Brasiliense FC's Kiko Zimbo in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gaviotas FC's goalie prevented a goal. Ildefonso Ortle hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. Gaviotas FC's Gavino Luke played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Deng Zhen Fan in the 13th minute of play. Deng Zhen Fan hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Gaviotas FC's zone, Breno Recife stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gavino Luke came out of the goal and Breno Recife tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gaviotas FC's Baldomiro Oliverios got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Gaviotas FC booed when Brasiliense FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Deng Zhen Fan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gianluigi Joinvilense took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ildefonso Ortle, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 34th minute, Ildefonso Ortle hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Breno Recife sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Kiko Zimbo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Brasiliense FC's Gianluigi Joinvilense got control of the ball when Casimiro Lopez tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gavino Luke made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kiko Zimbo in the 47th minute of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Kiko Zimbo to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Gaviotas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Deng Zhen Fan came free, but Gavino Luke reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kiko Zimbo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gavino Luke having to interfere. A collision led to Brasiliense FC getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Washington Sarmento hit a great ball. Gaviotas FC's Rodolfo Ursino was substituted for Ildefonso Ortle. In the 62nd minute, Washington Sarmento hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Baldomiro Oliverios had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gavino Luke made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Kiko Zimbo sent off a good shot on target. 75 minutes into the match, Gaviotas FC's goalkeeper Gavino Luke had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Breno Recife. In the 75th minute, Gaston Gudesteo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 76 played minutes, Brasiliense FC's Luiz Pombal shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Gavino Luke came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Brasiliense FC reached it. If Rodolfo Ursino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kiko Zimbo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Kiko Zimbo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gavino Luke read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 89th minute of play. 92 minutes into the game, Erasmo Jacinto was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Brasiliense FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gaviotas FC the free kick. In the 92nd minute, Erasmo Jacinto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Brasiliense FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Brasiliense FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.