U21 World League

Arena Araribóia
Spectators: 7999 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 159) Valdir Garcia started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. With a little luck, Purple Shadows's Dobromir Keep got control of the ball when Alnis Ragainis tried to sneak it across the goal line. Dráuzio Borges took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gorom Kanø, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 8th minute, Fabian Penczkowski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 9th match minute, Bandelocos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alnis Ragainis to maneuver through the defense. Tonin Zogu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 11th minute, Henrique Lucas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bandelocos's Dráuzio Borges played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gorom Kanø in the 19th minute of play. After 26 minutes of play, Purple Shadows's Gorom Kanø made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dráuzio Borges was left in no man's land by his defense there! Dráuzio Borges took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gorom Kanø, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 32 minutes into the game, Léo de Andrade was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bandelocos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Purple Shadows the free kick. In the 33rd minute, Léo de Andrade hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Relja Jurišić had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 37 minutes into the game, Aabel Ladva was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Purple Shadows's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bandelocos the free kick. In the 37th match minute, Purple Shadows was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aabel Ladva to maneuver through the defense. Dráuzio Borges made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gorom Kanø in the 40th minute of play. Antônio Carlos Reis hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Valdir Garcia in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dobromir Keep saved Purple Shadows from getting behind. The Bandelocos players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Purple Shadows were winning 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gorom Kanø to make the kick off. Dobromir Keep made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alnis Ragainis in the 51st minute of play. 51 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Bandelocos's Valdir Garcia fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. A hard shot 53 in the game by Gorom Kanø from a close distance when the talented Dráuzio Borges managed to make a qualified save. Bandelocos's players were relieved. After 55 played minutes Bandelocos got a freekick which was hit by Antônio Carlos Reis. When the match clock showed 60 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Alnis Ragainis sped through Purple Shadows's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Dobromir Keep. Alnis Ragainis scored 2-1 in the 64th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Dobromir Keep, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Sadri Sanal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bandelocos's Dráuzio Borges played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gorom Kanø in the 70th minute of play. The supporters of Bandelocos booed when Purple Shadows was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amado Gaztea didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Bandelocos's Sadri Sanal got a free kick in the 77th minute. When Jakob Alberg fell near the penalty area in the 78th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Purple Shadows's protests and gave Jakob Alberg a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Purple Shadows getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Jakob Alberg hit a great ball. Dráuzio Borges made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jakob Alberg in the 83rd minute of play. Dráuzio Borges showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tonin Zogu in the 84th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mauro Galvão during the 86th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Bandelocos getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Mauro Galvão hit a great ball. In the 89th minute of the match Guillermo Bertran shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dobromir Keep showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Many of Purple Shadows's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Purple Shadows may have spent more time on the ball, but Bandelocos were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.