U21 World League

Maracaná
Spectators: 7721 (Terracing: 5792, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Murillo Toledo made the kick off which started today's match. After 3 played minutes FALCÕES VERDES got a freekick which was hit by Thiago de Queiroz. With a little luck, FALCÕES VERDES's Dalmo Sergipano got control of the ball when Denis Servando tried to sneak it across the goal line. Vjeran Tomić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isaltino Castro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Zézinho Vides fell near the penalty area in the 9th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FALCÕES VERDES's protests and gave Zézinho Vides a yellow card for diving instead. Zézinho Vides hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. In the 11th minute Leo Ranolfo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dalmo Sergipano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 14 minutes into the match, Murillo Toledo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vjeran Tomić. Brasil off's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Murillo Toledo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 22nd minute Leo Ranolfo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dalmo Sergipano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 23 minutes had been played when some careless play by FALCÕES VERDES's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Florencio Lixandro was slow to take the kick. During this time Brasil off's players had a chance to rest. 26 minutes into the match, FALCÕES VERDES's goalkeeper Dalmo Sergipano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Casimiro Firmin. Dalmo Sergipano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leo Ranolfo in the 37th minute of the match. Benedicto Oskitz came free with the goalkeeper in the 40th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Dalmo Sergipano could save by the left post. 42 minutes into the game, Casimiro Firmin recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Dalmo Sergipano. Casimiro Firmin showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Vjeran Tomić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zézinho Vides, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Denis Servando to make the kick off. The supporters of Brasil off booed when FALCÕES VERDES was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thiago de Queiroz didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in FALCÕES VERDES's zone, Leo Ranolfo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dalmo Sergipano came out of the goal and Leo Ranolfo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. FALCÕES VERDES's Dalmo Sergipano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Casimiro Firmin in the 56th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zézinho Vides in the 62nd minute of play forced Brasil off's goalkeeper Vjeran Tomić to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Agnaldo Lara kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. In the 64th minute of the match Florencio Lixandro sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dalmo Sergipano skillfully saved the ball. In the 67th minute, Anacleto Ioritz made a precise shot to the right of Dalmo Sergipano. FALCÕES VERDES's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. Vjeran Tomić came out of the goal in the 72nd minute to try and stop a shot by FALCÕES VERDES's Murillo Toledo. But to his dismay, Murillo Toledo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-3. Dalmo Sergipano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anacleto Ioritz, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. In the 78th minute, FALCÕES VERDES's Zézinho Vides dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-4. In the 82nd minute, Casimiro Firmin ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dalmo Sergipano was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-4. Dalmo Sergipano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anacleto Ioritz, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Dalmo Sergipano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benedicto Oskitz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Anacleto Ioritz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FALCÕES VERDES's Zézinho Vides suffered a sore thigh after 93 minutes and couldn't finish the game. After 93 minutes, Amancio Iraitz mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Brasil off and the FALCÕES VERDES players grew even worse after the yellow card. FALCÕES VERDES made a substitution. Daniel Gerber replaced Zézinho Vides. In the 94th match minute, Brasil off was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amancio Iraitz to maneuver through the defense.