U23 World League

Stadio Mirko Fersini
Spectators: 8133 (Terracing: 6101, Seating: 1871, VIP seats: 161) Seggiano's Alfred Klawki started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Alfred Klawki could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 2nd minute of the match, but Alisson Goycochea made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fred Valencia in the 4th minute of play forced Seggiano's goalkeeper Fausto Di Luzio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Ezio Gøl came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ezio Gøl couldn't finish the play. The supporters of INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA booed when Seggiano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christian Sartori didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fausto Di Luzio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leonel Xavier in the 17th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, Fred Valencia notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Seggiano's Fausto Di Luzio. Fausto Di Luzio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 21 minutes into the game, Ezio Gøl cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Fausto Di Luzio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Alfred Klawki sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alfred Klawki got free with Alisson Goycochea in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alisson Goycochea made an important save on a dangerous shot by Achille Pasinati in the 30th minute. Alisson Goycochea made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Achille Pasinati sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ezio Gøl in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fausto Di Luzio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Achille Pasinati could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Alisson Goycochea made a huge save. Fausto Di Luzio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fred Valencia, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ezio Gøl in the 45th minute. After taking down the ball on INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's corner Ezio Gøl fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Fausto Di Luzio quite easily take care of the ball. The Seggiano players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA were winning 0-2.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ezio Gøl was the one to do the kick off. Fausto Di Luzio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ezio Gøl, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. 57 minutes into the match, INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's goal looked a bit too open when Achille Pasinati came free, but Alisson Goycochea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's Nilmar de Souza got a free kick in the 58th minute. In the 59th match minute, INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nilmar de Souza to maneuver through the defense. Alisson Goycochea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arrigo Saturno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 63 minutes into the match, Achille Pasinati had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alisson Goycochea. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Achille Pasinati was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's Lucas Head Son was substituted for Ezio Gøl. A collision led to Seggiano getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Achille Pasinati hit a great ball. 83 minutes into the match, INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's goal looked a bit too open when Achille Pasinati came free, but Alisson Goycochea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 87th minute Achille Pasinati shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alisson Goycochea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 88th minute, Gerson Rezende hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Seggiano supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's performance. The match ended with a win for INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA.