U21 World League

Itororó
Spectators: 7499 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Lenílson Velasco kicked off to start the match. When Claes Rudqvist fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored DZ Blue's protests and gave Claes Rudqvist a yellow card for diving instead. After 8 played minutes DZ Blue got a freekick which was hit by Claes Rudqvist. 21 minutes into the match, Arnaldo Johansson had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Telmo Chaves. Pinheiros Capibaras FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Arnaldo Johansson was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. 24 minutes into the match, DZ Blue's goal looked a bit too open when Lenílson Velasco came free, but Isidoro Valentine reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Olavo Linhares blasted a shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Isidoro Valentine having to make a save. When Arnaldo Johansson, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 28 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Telmo Chaves was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. In the 31st minute, Dieguinho Bezerra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dieguinho Bezerra sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arnaldo Johansson's late challenge caught a Pinheiros Capibaras FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Arnaldo Johansson helped the player get up and apologised. In the 36th minute, Arnaldo Johansson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. DZ Blue's Isidoro Valentine played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lenílson Velasco in the 38th minute of play. Olavo Linhares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Telmo Chaves made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arnaldo Johansson in the 43rd minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Arnaldo Johansson to strike the kick off in the second half. 58 minutes into the match, DZ Blue's Arnaldo Johansson sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Telmo Chaves narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Börje Fristedt during the 62nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. DZ Blue made a substitution. Ola Holmgren replaced Arnaldo Johansson. In the 64th minute, Börje Fristedt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 65th minute, Jakob Sjöö hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 66th minute, Adriano Cordeiro sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and DZ Blue's Isidoro Valentine didn't even have to move. After a defensive mix-up in Pinheiros Capibaras FC's zone, Ola Holmgren stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Telmo Chaves came out of the goal and Ola Holmgren tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 70th match minute, Pinheiros Capibaras FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dieguinho Bezerra to maneuver through the defense. In the 71st minute, Claes Rudqvist hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Pinheiros Capibaras FC getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Olavo Linhares hit a great ball. After having played for 75 minutes, Olavo Linhares managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pinheiros Capibaras FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Olavo Linhares was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ola Holmgren's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Telmo Chaves read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. When Pinheiros Capibaras FC's Lenílson Velasco in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye DZ Blue's goalie prevented a goal. Pinheiros Capibaras FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Adriano Cordeiro in the 80th minute. Lenílson Velasco hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, DZ Blue's Börje Fristedt got a free kick in the 85th minute. Benedito Trevisan hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. In the 92nd minute the ball was on its way in behind DZ Blue's goalkeeper Isidoro Valentine, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ola Holmgren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Isidoro Valentine made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lenílson Velasco in the 95th minute of play.