U21 World League

Carlos Bianchi
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) When S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Marcel Abreu in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Deportivo Mukenio's goalie prevented a goal. If Gaston Goi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience was convinced that Leopoldo Sanches's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ruben Benvido was relentless in the 21st minute of the game. When the match clock showed 21 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Leopoldo Sanches sped through Deportivo Mukenio's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Ruben Benvido. The supporters of S.E.R. Caxias do Sul booed when Deportivo Mukenio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rosendo Farias didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marcel Abreu took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ruben Benvido. Ruben Benvido dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. Ruben Benvido stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marcel Abreu's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. Deportivo Mukenio's Ruben Benvido played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leopoldo Sanches in the 35th minute of play. 39 minutes into the match, Deportivo Mukenio's goal looked a bit too open when Marcel Abreu came free, but Ruben Benvido reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Deportivo Mukenio's Ruben Benvido played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcel Abreu in the 43rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcel Abreu in the 46th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ruben Benvido saved Deportivo Mukenio from getting behind. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gaston Goi made a kick off. When S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Marcel Abreu in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Deportivo Mukenio's goalie prevented a goal. 56 minutes into the game, Rosendo Farias was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Deportivo Mukenio's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave S.E.R. Caxias do Sul the free kick. In the 56th minute, Rosendo Farias hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ruben Benvido acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 57th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Ladislao Mazurkiewicz. After 57 minutes, Gaston Goi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Deportivo Mukenio and the S.E.R. Caxias do Sul players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of S.E.R. Caxias do Sul booed when Deportivo Mukenio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gaston Goi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ruben Benvido took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcel Abreu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Marcel Abreu 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 Deportivo Mukenio's goalie prevented a goal. Marcel Abreu who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 71stth minute tested the skills of Ruben Benvido when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Honorato Esdras hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. 73 minutes into the game, Agustin Tohias was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Deportivo Mukenio's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave S.E.R. Caxias do Sul the free kick. 72 minutes into the game, one of Deportivo Mukenio:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Ruben Benvido had in the 74thth minute some difficulties stopping Komen Grama's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Marcel Abreu managed to get in a good position for a shot. S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcel Abreu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ruben Benvido breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of S.E.R. Caxias do Sul booed when Deportivo Mukenio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Honorato Esdras didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot by Ladislao Mazurkiewicz from long distance, 80 minutes into the match, got Ruben Benvido's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. 82 minutes into the match, Deportivo Mukenio's goalkeeper Ruben Benvido had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leopoldo Sanches. Ruben Benvido made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marcel Abreu in the 96th minute.