U23 World League

Arena Académica
Spectators: 7729 (Terracing: 5798, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) If Celsinho Carneiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Andrea Banana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Vítor Meireles in the 9th minute of play. After 10 played minutes Alba FC got a freekick which was hit by Federico Di Iorio. 13 minutes into the game, LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's Celsinho Carneiro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Andrea Banana made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. João Vítor Meireles who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 16thth minute tested the skills of Andrea Banana when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Celsinho Carneiro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Andrea Banana made a huge save. Alba FC's Andrea Banana proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save Alba FC from getting a goal against them. Andrea Banana was a little too slow when João Vítor Meireles got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 21st minute. The score was now 2-0. Washington Cavalcante made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Federico Di Iorio in the 27th minute of play. Washington Cavalcante showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Federico Di Iorio, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. When Alba FC's Federico Di Iorio in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's goalie prevented a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Celsinho Carneiro got free with Andrea Banana in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice moves Celsinho Carneiro could shoot a difficult shot in the 38th minute, which Andrea Banana however easily saved by the left post. When Alexander Quadrini fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Alba FC's protests and gave Alexander Quadrini a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC booed when Alba FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alexander Quadrini didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Alba FC's Andrea Banana got control of the ball when João Vítor Meireles tried to sneak it across the goal line.

51 minutes into the match, Alba FC's goal looked a bit too open when Celsinho Carneiro came free, but Andrea Banana reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Federico Di Iorio got free with Washington Cavalcante in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Celsinho Carneiro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Andrea Banana having to make a save. João Vítor Meireles struck a weak shot in the 56th minute. Andrea Banana didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC. Washington Cavalcante stood somewhat misplaced when Federico Di Iorio came free in front of goal and shot 2-1 to the left of him in the 60 minute. LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's Washington Cavalcante proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 70th minute of the match, managed to save LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC from getting a goal against them. Washington Cavalcante made a fantastic save in the 75th minute, when Federico Di Iorio sent off a good shot on target. In the 78thth minute of the game Celsinho Carneiro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Alba FC's Andrea Banana was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Washington Cavalcante made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fortunato Carlini in the 80th minute. Federico Di Iorio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC made a substitution. Cássio Quintal replaced Gilberto Souza. In the 92nd match minute, LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gilson Veloso to maneuver through the defense. LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Alba FC for a fine match.