U23 World League

Arena Atrio
Spectators: 7488 (Terracing: 5617, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) In the 7th minute Edmílson Lara shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hernani da Rocha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hernani da Rocha showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pedrinho Teixeira, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. When Geraldo Abraão fell near the penalty area in the 12th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡'s protests and gave Geraldo Abraão a yellow card for diving instead. In the 12th match minute, IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Geraldo Abraão to maneuver through the defense. After 14 played minutes AC Korban got a freekick which was hit by Elivélton Palmeira. Ediberto Mazza took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 15th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Hernani da Rocha. AC Korban's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Sydney Bittencourt made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vinícius Perez in the 18th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edmílson Lara in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hernani da Rocha saved AC Korban from getting behind. Sidney Souza kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. After 26 minutes of play, IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡'s Wellington Montenegro made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Hernani da Rocha was left in no man's land by his defense there! Hernani da Rocha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wellington Montenegro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hernani da Rocha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wellington Montenegro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 37 minutes, Wellington Montenegro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Wellington Montenegro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Geraldo Abraão got his second yellow card in the match during the 40th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. A collision led to IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡ getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Geraldo Abraão hit a great ball. In the 43rd minute Wellington Montenegro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hernani da Rocha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pedrinho Teixeira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Hernani da Rocha tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Wellington Montenegro in the 47th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hernani da Rocha prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Vinícius Perez made a kick off. After having played for 51 minutes, Serginho de Castro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AC Korban's supporters crossed their fingers, but Serginho de Castro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pedrinho Teixeira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Hernani da Rocha tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Adalberto Branco hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. In the 61st minute Wellington Montenegro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hernani da Rocha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 69 minutes of play, IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡'s Edmílson Lara made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Hernani da Rocha was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by Vinícius Perez in the 74th minute of play forced IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡'s goalkeeper Sydney Bittencourt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of AC Korban booed when IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adalberto Branco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sydney Bittencourt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vinícius Perez in the 83rd minute of play. If Pedrinho Teixeira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 86 minutes into the match, AC Korban's goal looked a bit too open when Wellington Montenegro came free, but Hernani da Rocha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, AC Korban's Serginho de Castro got a free kick in the 91st minute. IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡'s Sydney Bittencourt played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vinícius Perez in the 93rd minute of play. If Flávio Baptista had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The AC Korban fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. IpiráCity FC ✠⚓♡ were clearly better and deserved to take the win.