U23 World League

Arena do Inferno
Spectators: 8506 (Terracing: 6380, Seating: 1956, VIP seats: 170) Kristóf Földes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Betinho Romagnoli in the 8th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Manúel Bento was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Dogelo through an amazing save. Dogelo's Manúel Bento proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save Dogelo from getting a goal against them. In the 16th minute Betinho Romagnoli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Manúel Bento saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luís Fernando Pirani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kristóf Földes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Catarinense in the 19th minute of play forced Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goalkeeper Luís Fernando Pirani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Manúel Bento took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Álvaro Pernambucano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Luís Fernando Pirani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kristóf Földes in the 22nd minute of play. In the 24th minute, Álvaro Pernambucano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Frank Catarinense blasted a shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Luís Fernando Pirani having to make a save. Luís Fernando Pirani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Frank Catarinense in the 26th minute of the match. Kristóf Földes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Dogelo's Ahmet Danış Garipbaş got a free kick in the 29th minute. Manúel Bento made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Betinho Romagnoli in the 30th minute of play. The supporters of Merusca F&P - CIMZ booed when Dogelo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sebastián Verón didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Dogelo's Ahmet Danış Garipbaş got a free kick in the 35th minute. Dogelo's Manúel Bento played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Betinho Romagnoli in the 38th minute of play. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Luís Fernando Pirani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kristóf Földes in the 47th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When Dogelo's Frank Catarinense 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 Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goalie prevented a goal. 54 minutes into the game, Betinho Romagnoli cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Manúel Bento was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Kristóf Földes who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 57thth minute tested the skills of Luís Fernando Pirani when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Walmir Pontes was substituted for Betinho Romagnoli. Kristóf Földes was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 65th minute. Dogelo's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Luís Fernando Pirani made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Oliverios Marcilla sent off a good shot on target. In the 78th minute Jardel Tande shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luís Fernando Pirani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Luís Fernando Pirani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kristóf Földes in the 79th minute of play. 82 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goalkeeper Luís Fernando Pirani had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kristóf Földes. Zuriel Levinson kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. If Ahmet Danış Garipbaş had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Luís Fernando Pirani was out of position in the 93 minute of play, and Oliverios Marcilla capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Oliverios Marcilla really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.