U23 World League

Estádio do Relógio
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Conrado Miranda kicked off to start the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Conrado Miranda kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Tuncer Polathan. That made the score 1-0 in the 2 minute of play. Conrado Miranda who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 7thth minute tested the skills of Tuncer Polathan when he managed to save the team from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by John Villalon in the 9th minute of play forced Itajaí Football Club's goalkeeper Christiano Cearense to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hong Zhen Hui during the 13th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Tuncer Polathan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Conrado Miranda in the 15th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luís Fabiano Corrêa in the 16th minute of play forced Tapa Red F.C's goalkeeper Tuncer Polathan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Itajaí Football Club defense, John Villalon kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Christiano Cearense. The Itajaí Football Club fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Christiano Cearense should have stopped the shot. In the 21st match minute, Tapa Red F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bartuelo Vidrio to maneuver through the defense. When Hong Zhen Hui was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 23 minutes had been played. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by John Villalon during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. John Villalon hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. In the 26th minute, Luís Paulo de Castro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 34th minute, Leonardo Varela left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Itajaí Football Club fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. In the 36th match minute, Tapa Red F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bartuelo Vidrio to maneuver through the defense. Tuncer Polathan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luís Fabiano Corrêa in the 41st minute of play. 45 minutes into the match, Tapa Red F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Conrado Miranda came free, but Tuncer Polathan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Itajaí Football Club's zone, Caradaro Rossell stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Christiano Cearense came out of the goal and Caradaro Rossell tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell John Villalon to make the kick off. After some careless play in the Tapa Red F.C defense, Luís Fabiano Corrêa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Tuncer Polathan. The Tapa Red F.C fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Tuncer Polathan should have stopped the shot. 60 minutes into the game, Itajaí Football Club's Luís Fabiano Corrêa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tuncer Polathan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. In the 63rd minute, Kang Sen Xu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Conrado Miranda in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tuncer Polathan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Tapa Red F.C's Bartuelo Vidrio got a free kick in the 76th minute. 78 minutes into the match, Tapa Red F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Luís Paulo de Castro came free, but Tuncer Polathan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 81 minutes into the match, Tapa Red F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Luís Fabiano Corrêa came free, but Tuncer Polathan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 82 minutes into the match, Tapa Red F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Carlos de Moraes came free, but Tuncer Polathan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Itajaí Football Club getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Luís Fabiano Corrêa hit a great ball. Tuncer Polathan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonardo Varela in the 85th minute of the match. 87 minutes into the game, Itajaí Football Club's Conrado Miranda nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tuncer Polathan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-1. Conrado Miranda received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Tuncer Polathan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 91st minute, Conrado Miranda hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Manuel Pinho hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Tuncer Polathan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonardo Varela in the 97th minute of the match. There was no doubt that Itajaí Football Club were the better team. Itajaí Football Club's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.