U23 World League

Juan D Peron
Spectators: 7522 (Terracing: 5642, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Carmelo Theobald started the match with the kick off. After 2 played minutes Mitnarotov FC got a freekick which was hit by Walmir Quintal. Márcio Munhoz kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. With a little luck, Mitnarotov FC's Hortêncio Sena got control of the ball when Godofredo Arixo tried to sneak it across the goal line. With his leg Hortêncio Sena managed to avoid a goal in the 15thth minute, when LACELESTEYBLANCA's Godofredo Arixo fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fidel Gaskon in the 15th minute of play forced Mitnarotov FC's goalkeeper Hortêncio Sena to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hortêncio Sena took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fidel Gaskon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Mitnarotov FC getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Anselmo Cruz hit a great ball. Conrado Gaúcho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Hortêncio Sena took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carmelo Theobald, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the LACELESTEYBLANCA defense, Germano Siqueira kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Evaristo Tabby. The LACELESTEYBLANCA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Evaristo Tabby should have stopped the shot. Evaristo Tabby showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fred Luz in the 35th minute of the match. Aaron Heriberto hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. After the first half Mitnarotov FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Germano Siqueira made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Godofredo Arixo in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hortêncio Sena saved Mitnarotov FC from getting behind. In the 59th match minute, Mitnarotov FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Walmir Quintal to maneuver through the defense. In the 60th minute of the match Luciano Polo shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Hortêncio Sena showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fred Luz in the 61st minute of play forced LACELESTEYBLANCA's goalkeeper Evaristo Tabby to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Germano Siqueira kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Evaristo Tabby. That made the score 0-2 in the 67 minute of play. Germano Siqueira struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Evaristo Tabby didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mitnarotov FC. Fred Luz received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Evaristo Tabby came out and tried to block the shot, but Fred Luz slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 71st minute. Evaristo Tabby came out of the goal in the 77th minute to try and stop a shot by Mitnarotov FC's Germano Siqueira. But to his dismay, Germano Siqueira quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-4. In the last second Evaristo Tabby throw himself and got hold of the ball when Fred Luz in the 82ndth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. 92 minutes into the game, Mitnarotov FC's Germano Siqueira nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Evaristo Tabby made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-6. After a defensive mix-up in LACELESTEYBLANCA's zone, Germano Siqueira stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Evaristo Tabby came out of the goal and Germano Siqueira tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mitnarotov FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.