U23 World League

The Last Try
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Rafael Napier made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 3rd minute, El ultimo's Rafael Napier ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Hélder Severo. Hélder Severo yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. The supporters of El ultimo booed when São José City - FSCMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hortêncio Arruda didn't get a good kick on the ball. 15 minutes into the match, São José City - FSCMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Rafael Napier came free, but Hélder Severo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Hugo Fidele came up free with the goalie in the 17th minute, the El ultimo fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Hugo Fidele couldn't finish the play. 18 minutes into the game, Rafael Napier cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Hélder Severo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 23 minutes into the match, São José City - FSCMZ's goalkeeper Hélder Severo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rafael Napier. 26 minutes into the game, El ultimo's Benicio Felipillo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hélder Severo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Benicio Felipillo hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. 39 minutes into the game, São José City - FSCMZ's Roger Costa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Niceto Pere made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rafael Napier during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to El ultimo getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Rafael Napier hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, São José City - FSCMZ's Hortêncio Arruda got a free kick in the 47th minute. In the 47th minute, Hugo Fidele sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and São José City - FSCMZ's Hélder Severo didn't even have to move. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Roger Costa was the one to do the kick off. If Nelsinho Cunha had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. São José City - FSCMZ's Hélder Severo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benicio Felipillo in the 62nd minute of play. 65 minutes into the game, El ultimo's Rafael Napier nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hélder Severo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. In the 69th minute Rafael Napier shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hélder Severo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 70th minute, Rafael Napier made a precise shot to the right of Hélder Severo. São José City - FSCMZ's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Roger Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot. São José City - FSCMZ's supporters rose to their feet, but Roger Costa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Niceto Pere breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Hugo Fidele blasted a shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hélder Severo having to make a save. For all the effort they put into the match, the São José City - FSCMZ players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for El ultimo.