U23 World League

Colossus Popolizio
Spectators: 7742 (Terracing: 5808, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 154) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Aldo Popolizio took the kick off in the first half of the match. Phelipe Escarza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maurinho Penha, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Phelipe Escarza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baltazar Hoffmann in the 11th minute of play. Phelipe Escarza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marian Witkowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marian Witkowski in the 15th minute of play forced Deportivo Popolizio FBC's goalkeeper Phelipe Escarza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Charles de Brito made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cheche Bellogin in the 18th minute. In the 21st minute of the match, Ciceron Valdivielso tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Charles de Brito saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Phelipe Escarza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baltazar Hoffmann in the 23rd minute of play. Phelipe Escarza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marian Witkowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cheche Bellogin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 29th minute of the match, but Charles de Brito made a huge save. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Popolizio FBC's Egoi Costeras got a free kick in the 43rd minute. 44 minutes into the match, Atlético Capixaba's Baltazar Hoffmann sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Phelipe Escarza narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Otto Fesik took the ball and in the 56 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Phelipe Escarza. Phelipe Escarza dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Deportivo Popolizio FBC made a substitution. Eguerdi Comacho replaced Rayman Munibe. When Atlético Capixaba's Otto Fesik in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Deportivo Popolizio FBC's goalie prevented a goal. The referee felt a red card was in order, 65 minutes into the game, when Tzonyo Moskovski put in a rough tackle. Atlético Capixaba's Shi Tian Kuan was substituted for Maurinho Penha. Atlético Capixaba's Enrico Molinaro was substituted for Cauan Botelho. Atlético Capixaba made a substitution. Fu Jun Feng replaced Marian Witkowski. Charles de Brito had in the 69thth minute some difficulties stopping Herminio Maceira's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Fu Jun Feng came free with the goalkeeper in the 71st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Phelipe Escarza could save by the left post. Phelipe Escarza was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Matthías Oliveira. After a rather tough play, Atlético Capixaba's Enrico Molinaro got a free kick in the 74th minute. 77 minutes into the game, Confesor Ballugera threw the ball into play from the sideline. Atlético Capixaba's Faustão Sá quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Atlético Capixaba's Faustão Sá quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Teofilo Alcala, made in the 79th minute of the game. In the 80th minute Otto Fesik shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Phelipe Escarza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 82ndth minute of the game Otto Fesik who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Deportivo Popolizio FBC's Phelipe Escarza was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Phelipe Escarza made a fantastic save in the 83rd minute, when Otto Fesik sent off a good shot on target. Phelipe Escarza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Otto Fesik, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. With a little luck, Deportivo Popolizio FBC's Phelipe Escarza got control of the ball when Otto Fesik tried to sneak it across the goal line. 90 minutes into the game, Otto Fesik cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Phelipe Escarza was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The Atlético Capixaba supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Atlético Capixaba would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.