U23 World League

Valhalla Stadium
Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Zé Ortiz made the kick off which started today's match. After 2 played minutes Valhalla Time got a freekick which was hit by Aca Larroque. 6 minutes into the game, Victor Lira cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Waldir Gaúcho was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Basílio Veloso made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Aca Larroque sent off a good shot on target. Täpäl Asadov made in the 10th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Guillermo Isaio however managed to control. 14 minutes into the match, IGUIPORÃ FC's goalkeeper Basílio Veloso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aca Larroque. Zé Ortiz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. IGUIPORÃ FC's Basílio Veloso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save IGUIPORÃ FC from getting a goal against them. Waldir Gaúcho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zé Ortiz in the 29th minute of play. Waldir Gaúcho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zé Ortiz, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. In the 36th minute, Anier Cordara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jairo de Mendonça in the 38th minute of play forced Valhalla Time's goalkeeper Waldir Gaúcho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Waldir Gaúcho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ronaldo Jacinto in the 39th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, IGUIPORÃ FC's Antônio Carlos Abreu got a free kick in the 41st minute. In the 44th minute Percy Berger shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Waldir Gaúcho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Basílio Veloso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amaury Hulsen, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Amaury Hulsen was the one to do the kick off. When the match had gone on for 54 minutes, Jairo de Mendonça took a quick shot and it went in 1-2 without a chance for Waldir Gaúcho to make any attempt to save it. 59 minutes into the match, Amaury Hulsen had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Basílio Veloso. IGUIPORÃ FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Amaury Hulsen was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. In the 62nd minute Amaury Hulsen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Basílio Veloso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Valhalla Time were awarded a corner in the 63th minute after IGUIPORÃ FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Oscar Ortiz took the corner. Basílio Veloso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amaury Hulsen, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. After some careless play in the IGUIPORÃ FC defense, Aca Larroque kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Basílio Veloso. The IGUIPORÃ FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Basílio Veloso should have stopped the shot. IGUIPORÃ FC's Antônio Carlos Soares was substituted for Antônio Carlos Abreu. In the 72nd minute, Aca Larroque left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Valhalla Time fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-2. After 76 played minutes Valhalla Time got a freekick which was hit by Hermengildo Naike. 81 minutes into the match, IGUIPORÃ FC's goal looked a bit too open when Oscar Ortiz came free, but Basílio Veloso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amaury Hulsen in the 83rd minute of play forced IGUIPORÃ FC's goalkeeper Basílio Veloso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hermengildo Naike hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Basílio Veloso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amaury Hulsen in the 87th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Amaury Hulsen in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Basílio Veloso saved IGUIPORÃ FC from getting behind. 93 minutes into the game, Amaury Hulsen cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-2. Basílio Veloso was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of IGUIPORÃ FC booed when Valhalla Time was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aca Larroque didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Valhalla Time had won after a very even match.