U21 World League

Mineirão
Spectators: 7742 (Terracing: 5800, Seating: 1787, VIP seats: 155) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Chico de Brito got the match started through his kick off. In the 6th minute Chico de Brito shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gregorio Illart saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 7th match minute, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dagoberto Vieira to maneuver through the defense. Arthur Bufi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dimitri Foulquier in the 15th minute of play. In the 18th minute, Nadie nos Para's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Gwidon Cwojdak fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. 22 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Xzaiver Cabalar came free, but Arthur Bufi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Nadie nos Para booed when Cruzeiro Esporte Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dagoberto Vieira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ottó Demeter charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ottó Demeter the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Gregorio Illart acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 48th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Cristi Saron. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Xzaiver Cabalar made a kick off. In the 60thth minute of the game Gwidon Cwojdak who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Nadie nos Para's Gregorio Illart was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Gwidon Cwojdak struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Gregorio Illart didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Tarcisio Goiano was substituted for Marco Furtado. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube made a substitution. Eusébio Magalhães replaced Chico de Brito. When Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Eusébio Magalhães in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nadie nos Para's goalie prevented a goal. Ambrosio Curcio hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. Nadie nos Para's Ovidio Castulo was substituted for Szymon Cwynar. The supporters of Cruzeiro Esporte Clube booed when Nadie nos Para was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ambrosio Curcio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nadie nos Para made a substitution. Jacinto Pierres replaced Omer Dolar. Arthur Bufi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aureliano Lastur in the 78th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gwidon Cwojdak in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gregorio Illart prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Eusébio Magalhães's late challenge caught a Nadie nos Para's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eusébio Magalhães helped the player get up and apologised. Arthur Bufi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Per-Åke Albohm in the 86th minute of the match. With a little luck, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Arthur Bufi got control of the ball when Per-Åke Albohm tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gwidon Cwojdak struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Gregorio Illart didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube. Nadie nos Para's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because Cruzeiro Esporte Clube had won, even though Nadie nos Para had held more of the ball.