U23 World League

Marcos Mazer
Spectators: 7692 (Terracing: 5770, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) Aurelius Bolduc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dudu Berger, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Gerry Belisle kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. 11 minutes into the match, MAZER SAF's Dudu Berger sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Aurelius Bolduc narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Aurelius Bolduc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dudu Berger, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gerry Belisle in the 17th minute of play forced MAZER SAF's goalkeeper Adriano Carneiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 21 minutes into the game, Stefan Beller was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zelg FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MAZER SAF the free kick. The supporters of Zelg FC booed when MAZER SAF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amadeu Senna didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Stefan Beller in the 33rd minute of play forced MAZER SAF's goalkeeper Adriano Carneiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 34 minutes MAZER SAF's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Oscar Erasmo who took care of the corner kick. Aurelius Bolduc showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dudu Berger in the 36th minute of the match. In the 44th minute, Thiago Motta reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Aurelius Bolduc. The goal made the score 1-1. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gerry Belisle was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to MAZER SAF getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Aílton Paraíba hit a great ball. Gerry Belisle could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 55th minute of the match, but Adriano Carneiro made a huge save. Thiago Motta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Aurelius Bolduc tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 61 minutes into the match, Gerry Belisle had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Adriano Carneiro. MAZER SAF's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gerry Belisle was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. After 64 minutes, Gerry Belisle made it 1-3 with a short kick to the right side. MAZER SAF's Adriano Carneiro tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Rodrigo Garro charged in rather forcefully in the 69th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rodrigo Garro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to MAZER SAF getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Rodrigo Garro hit a great ball. Stefan Beller sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When MAZER SAF's Nelsinho Koehler in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zelg FC's goalie prevented a goal. Aurelius Bolduc showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodrigo Garro in the 79th minute of the match. Aurelius Bolduc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thiago Motta, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. In the 86th minute Nelsinho Koehler shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aurelius Bolduc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nelsinho Koehler in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aurelius Bolduc prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodrigo Garro in the 93rd minute of play forced Zelg FC's goalkeeper Aurelius Bolduc to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 96 minutes into the match, Zelg FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nelsinho Koehler came free, but Aurelius Bolduc reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zelg FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.