U21 World League

Alberto J. Armando
Spectators: 7520 (Terracing: 5641, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Hector Banegas took the kick off in the first half of the match. Leonardo Gonzalez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joaquim de Queirós, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. 9 minutes into the match, Hector Banegas dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Valdemar Quadros, 1-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Felix Berdaitz got free with Valdemar Quadros in the 13th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Vamo A Calmarno's Leonardo Gonzalez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joaquim de Queirós in the 16th minute of play. Leonardo Gonzalez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joaquim de Queirós, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. 19 minutes into the match, Vamo A Calmarno's goal looked a bit too open when Joaquim de Queirós came free, but Leonardo Gonzalez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leonardo Gonzalez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristiano de Moraes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 30 played minutes Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- got a freekick which was hit by Marcus Soares. In the 38th minute Joaquim de Queirós shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leonardo Gonzalez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joaquim de Queirós in the 39th minute of play forced Vamo A Calmarno's goalkeeper Leonardo Gonzalez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Leonardo Gonzalez came out of the goal in the 41st minute to try and stop a shot by Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Cristiano de Moraes. But to his dismay, Cristiano de Moraes quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Manfredo Cabral during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card.

Vamo A Calmarno's Leonardo Gonzalez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joaquim de Queirós in the 52nd minute of play. Vamo A Calmarno were furious when Igor Ur was red carded, 56 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 55 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Vamo A Calmarno! Cícero Veiga walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. After 62 played minutes Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- got a freekick which was hit by Joaquim de Queirós. Wágner Fox in the 66thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Leonardo Gonzalez, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Americo Christobal kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. 68 minutes into the match, Vamo A Calmarno's goalkeeper Leonardo Gonzalez had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wágner Fox. Carlos Augusto Mazza hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. 74 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s goal looked a bit too open when Felix Berdaitz came free, but Valdemar Quadros reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Marcus Soares had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Wágner Fox got a free kick in the 79th minute. 81 minutes into the game, Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Cristiano de Moraes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Leonardo Gonzalez made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. In the 85th match minute, Vamo A Calmarno was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leandro Guillelme to maneuver through the defense. Leonardo Gonzalez made an important save on a dangerous shot by Wágner Fox in the 91st minute. Honorato Tono hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Leonardo Gonzalez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristiano de Moraes in the 93rd minute of play. Leonardo Gonzalez made a fantastic save in the 95th minute, when Cristiano de Moraes sent off a good shot on target. After 97 played minutes Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- got a freekick which was hit by Cristiano de Moraes. When the final whistle sounded Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Vamo A Calmarno.