U23 World League

Ricardo Bochini
Spectators: 7732 (Terracing: 5800, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Dante Indar kicked off to start the match. After 10 played minutes Cruzeiro Esporte Clube got a freekick which was hit by Gualter Meirelles. In the 12th match minute, Galmock FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pastor Sol to maneuver through the defense. Kiur Vaalma didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's 余永川 shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-1 in the ordered_time% minute. 余永川 scored 0-2 in the 28th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Kiur Vaalma, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Cristi Saron was substituted for Olavo Quadros. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gwidon Cwojdak to strike the kick off in the second half. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gong Fan during the 57th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Gong Fan got a free kick in the 57th minute. When Daniel Garnero fell near the penalty area in the 58th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Galmock FC's protests and gave Daniel Garnero a yellow card for diving instead. After 58 played minutes Galmock FC got a freekick which was hit by Daniel Garnero. With a couple of smart ball manuevers 余永川 in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kiur Vaalma saved Galmock FC from getting behind. Kiur Vaalma made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gwidon Cwojdak in the 67th minute of play. Kiur Vaalma made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gwidon Cwojdak in the 72nd minute of play. Arthur Bufi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dante Indar, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Isidro Ferman hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Douglas Botelho was substituted for Enrique de Mendonça. After 85 played minutes Cruzeiro Esporte Clube got a freekick which was hit by Isidro Ferman. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 92nd minute of the game. One of Galmock FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Cruzeiro Esporte Clube:s goal. With an all-out effort, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Kiur Vaalma threw himself towards the right post 95 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Gwidon Cwojdak, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. With a little luck, Galmock FC's Kiur Vaalma got control of the ball when 余永川 tried to sneak it across the goal line. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.