U23 World League

Risco de San Nicolás
Spectators: 7631 (Terracing: 5724, Seating: 1755, VIP seats: 152) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Casimiro Erosa started the match with the kick off. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ibirama Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Froilan Dolcet, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Tohias Rossello made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Túlio Geniatulin in the 8th minute of play. 10 minutes into the match, Club Deportivo Polonia's goal looked a bit too open when Túlio Geniatulin came free, but Tohias Rossello reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 13 minutes into the match, Club Deportivo Polonia's goal looked a bit too open when Túlio Geniatulin came free, but Tohias Rossello reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joaquim Félix in the 15th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tohias Rossello saved Club Deportivo Polonia from getting behind. In the 21st minute Joaquim Félix shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tohias Rossello saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Joaquim Félix fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tohias Rossello having to interfere. Tohias Rossello showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Teodoro Santana, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Túlio Geniatulin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tohias Rossello showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Túlio Geniatulin in the 33rd minute of the match. 34 minutes into the match, Ibirama Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Aniol Camara came free, but Froilan Dolcet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Beila Ladra had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Ibirama Futebol Clube's Teodoro Santana got a free kick in the 41st minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Túlio Geniatulin was the one to do the kick off. In the 50th minute Oséias Severo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tohias Rossello saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tohias Rossello took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oséias Severo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 56 minutes into the game, Club Deportivo Polonia's Beila Ladra nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Froilan Dolcet made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Froilan Dolcet stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Casimiro Erosa's shot from short distance in the 61st minute. Club Deportivo Polonia's Tohias Rossello played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Túlio Geniatulin in the 62nd minute of play. Tohias Rossello made an important save on a dangerous shot by Teodoro Santana in the 75th minute. Froilan Dolcet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Casimiro Erosa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Club Deportivo Polonia's Tohias Rossello got control of the ball when Túlio Geniatulin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tohias Rossello showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joaquim Félix, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Teodoro Santana's late challenge caught a Club Deportivo Polonia's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Teodoro Santana helped the player get up and apologised. Teodoro Santana kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Tohias Rossello made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Túlio Geniatulin sent off a good shot on target. Túlio Geniatulin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Tohias Rossello made a huge save. Tohias Rossello took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oséias Severo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Club Deportivo Polonia were victorious despite being under pressure from Ibirama Futebol Clube for much of the match.