U18 World League

Arena Blumenau
Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Siro Argenis took the kick off in the first half of the match. Erik Baptista sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 11th minute, Ubaldo Abancens hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Siro Argenis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bruno Branco read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 29th minute of play. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Blumenau Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Bruno Branco, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 35th minute, Hélio Tepedino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 38 minutes into the match, Siro Argenis notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Blumenau Esporte Clube's Bruno Branco. Bruno Branco was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Siro Argenis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Sportivo Constitución defense, Erik Baptista kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Segundo Maule. The Sportivo Constitución fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Segundo Maule should have stopped the shot. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

In the 54th minute, Rosendo Napier hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 59 minutes into the match, Sportivo Constitución's goal looked a bit too open when Erik Baptista came free, but Segundo Maule reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bruno Branco was out of position in the 60 minute of play, and Siro Argenis capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Siro Argenis really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. In the 63rdth minute of the game Siro Argenis who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Blumenau Esporte Clube's Bruno Branco was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Sportivo Constitución getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Benigno Chano hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Blumenau Esporte Clube's Tiago Dionísio got a free kick in the 68th minute. In the 70th match minute, Blumenau Esporte Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Délio Gerber to maneuver through the defense. Sportivo Constitución's Rosendo Napier got his second yellow card of the match in the 72nd minute. The referee ordered Rosendo Napier off the ground. In the 72nd match minute, Sportivo Constitución was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rosendo Napier to maneuver through the defense. Erik Baptista recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bruno Branco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eloy Igon in the 77th minute of the match. Délio Gerber recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 81st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Siro Argenis during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 84th minute, Délio Gerber left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Blumenau Esporte Clube fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. Segundo Maule made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erik Baptista in the 95th minute of play. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.