U23 World League

São Januário
Spectators: 7515 (Terracing: 5637, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Team Xtra personell's Nils Eklund started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Āris Viszinis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Niclas Blom in the 5th minute of play. Niclas Blom recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 9th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Przemyslaw Rakoski hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. After having played for 21 minutes, Nils Eklund managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Team Xtra personell's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nils Eklund was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Team Xtra personell's Niclas Blom in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Aster Brasil Futebol Club's goalie prevented a goal. In the 29thth minute of the game Niclas Blom who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Aster Brasil Futebol Club's Āris Viszinis was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Niclas Blom in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Āris Viszinis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 31 minutes had been played when some careless play by Aster Brasil Futebol Club's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Verner Näver was slow to take the kick. During this time Team Xtra personell's players had a chance to rest. Aster Brasil Futebol Club's Āris Viszinis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nils Eklund in the 38th minute of play. When Adilson Varela fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Aster Brasil Futebol Club's protests and gave Adilson Varela a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Aster Brasil Futebol Club getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Adilson Varela hit a great ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Tomé Pombal recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Team Xtra personell getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Karl-Oskar Odman hit a great ball. Āris Viszinis was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Nils Eklund showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 59 minute of play. A collision led to Aster Brasil Futebol Club getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Yuri Dias hit a great ball. Āris Viszinis made an important save on a dangerous shot by Niclas Blom in the 63rd minute. After 63 minutes, Dinei Mangueira mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Aster Brasil Futebol Club and the Team Xtra personell players grew even worse after the yellow card. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jim Kling in the 66th minute of play forced Aster Brasil Futebol Club's goalkeeper Āris Viszinis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jim Kling received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Āris Viszinis came out and tried to block the shot, but Jim Kling slotted it home off the left post making it 0-2 in the 67th minute. Āris Viszinis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nils Eklund, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The corner led Team Xtra personell's Verner Näver to fire away a dangerous shot which Āris Viszinis despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nils Eklund in the 75th minute of play forced Aster Brasil Futebol Club's goalkeeper Āris Viszinis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Āris Viszinis stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nils Eklund's shot from short distance in the 78th minute. After a rather tough play, Aster Brasil Futebol Club's Adilson Varela got a free kick in the 84th minute. Aster Brasil Futebol Club's Āris Viszinis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nils Eklund in the 85th minute of play. Niclas Blom could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Āris Viszinis made a huge save. After 90th play minutes Nils Eklund shot 0-4, a short shot which went by Āris Viszinis and just under the crossbar into goal. Nils Eklund received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Āris Viszinis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the final whistle sounded Team Xtra personell left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Aster Brasil Futebol Club.