U23 World League

Leeton Park
Spectators: 7703 (Terracing: 5779, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) An unexpectedly hard shot by Alan Dollamore in the 8th minute of play forced Olympique Deleon's goalkeeper Rogério Pinho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rogério Pinho made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Blade Pincini sent off a good shot on target. Mats Hummels hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. In the 29th match minute, Leeton United FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paz Gledden to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alan Dollamore got free with Rogério Pinho in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Rogério Pinho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carson Sobezak, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Blade Pincini received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Rogério Pinho came out and tried to block the shot, but Blade Pincini slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 39th minute. If Blade Pincini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Paz Gledden fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rogério Pinho having to interfere. Rogério Pinho made a fantastic save in the 46th minute, when Paz Gledden sent off a good shot on target.

In the 50th match minute, Olympique Deleon was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ronaldo Nazario to maneuver through the defense. Rogério Pinho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carson Sobezak, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. 55 minutes into the match, Leeton United FC's goalkeeper Downing Mueller had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eurico Aguiar. With a little luck, Leeton United FC's Downing Mueller got control of the ball when Eurico Aguiar tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, Olympique Deleon's Virgil Van Dijck got a free kick in the 55th minute. Olympique Deleon's Rogério Pinho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alan Dollamore in the 58th minute of play. Olympique Deleon's Virgil Van Dijck suffered a sore thigh after 61 minutes and couldn't finish the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Xulian Cai during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Olympique Deleon's Décio Rosa was substituted for Virgil Van Dijck. In the 62nd match minute, Leeton United FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Xulian Cai to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Olympique Deleon's Ronaldo Nazario got a free kick in the 66th minute. Kent Allan, 67 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Rogério Pinho stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Blade Pincini's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. Décio Rosa kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Olympique Deleon were furious when Tiaguinho de Carvalho was red carded, 75 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. 74 minutes into the game, one of Olympique Deleon:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Kent Allan shot the penalty kick right outside the post. Rogério Pinho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Blade Pincini in the 81st minute of play. Paz Gledden fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rogério Pinho having to interfere. Olympique Deleon's Rogério Pinho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Blade Pincini in the 89th minute of play. When Leeton United FC's Paz Gledden in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Olympique Deleon's goalie prevented a goal. In the 94th minute, Paz Gledden hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Johan Cruijff was extremely unlucky when he, in the 98th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Leeton United FC had played much better football throughout.