U23 World League

Arena do Inferno
Spectators: 8457 (Terracing: 6344, Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 169) 3 minutes into the game, Sérgio das Neves cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Carl Forsberg was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Luís Fernando Pirani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Olofsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carl Forsberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sérgio das Neves, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carl Forsberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sérgio das Neves in the 15th minute of the match. Merusca F&P - CIMZ were awarded a corner in the 16th minute after Käka Puck BK's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gilberto Massa took the corner. A well-hit corner resulted in Fabinho Berger heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. In the 19thth minute of the game Sérgio das Neves who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Käka Puck BK's Carl Forsberg was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Merusca F&P - CIMZ getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Sérgio das Neves hit a great ball. Filip Tzenov got a throw-in 23 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Adam Walkowski. In the 25thth minute of the game Sérgio das Neves who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Käka Puck BK's Carl Forsberg was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 29 minutes of play, Käka Puck BK's Christian Olofsson made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Luís Fernando Pirani was left in no man's land by his defense there! The corner led Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Gilberto Massa to fire away a dangerous shot which Carl Forsberg despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Christian Olofsson in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Luís Fernando Pirani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sérgio das Neves blasted a shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Carl Forsberg having to make a save. 37 minutes into the match, Käka Puck BK's goal looked a bit too open when Sérgio das Neves came free, but Carl Forsberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Carl Forsberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sérgio das Neves, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Luís Fernando Pirani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Calvin Raubier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sérgio das Neves made a kick off. Gilberto Massa kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Merusca F&P - CIMZ made a substitution. Walmir Pontes replaced Sérgio das Neves. Gilberto Massa kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Christian Olofsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 66th minute, Walmir Pontes made a precise shot to the right of Carl Forsberg. Käka Puck BK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-2. Merusca F&P - CIMZ made a substitution. Leopoldo de Queiroz replaced Álvaro Pernambucano. After 74 played minutes Merusca F&P - CIMZ got a freekick which was hit by Gilberto Massa. Carl Forsberg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Walmir Pontes's shot from short distance in the 81st minute. Henry Erserman took the ball and in the 84 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Luís Fernando Pirani. Luís Fernando Pirani dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-3. Walmir Pontes took the ball and in the 89 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Carl Forsberg. Carl Forsberg dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-3. Carl Forsberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Walmir Pontes in the 93rd minute of play. In the 93rd minute, Walmir Pontes ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Carl Forsberg was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-3. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.