U23 World League

São Januário
Spectators: 7486 (Terracing: 5615, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jonas Veloso made the kick off which started today's match. Wellington Barbosa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amauri Barbosa in the 6th minute of play. If Tiago Gabriel Mesquita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Durvalino Dracena's late challenge caught a Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Durvalino Dracena helped the player get up and apologised. After 14 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Vasco FC! Jonas Veloso struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Cristiano Albuquerque didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Vasco FC. Wellington Barbosa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amauri Barbosa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dedê Meireles hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. In the 29th minute Amauri Barbosa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Wellington Barbosa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Wellington Barbosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amauri Barbosa, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. 37 minutes into the match, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Amauri Barbosa sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Wellington Barbosa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gil Motta in the 38th minute of play forced Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goalkeeper Cristiano Albuquerque to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wellington Barbosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amauri Barbosa, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. If Amauri Barbosa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

In the 51st match minute, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maurinho Porto to maneuver through the defense. When Denílson Ramalho fell near the penalty area in the 61st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Vasco FC's protests and gave Denílson Ramalho a yellow card for diving instead. After 62 played minutes Vasco FC got a freekick which was hit by Denílson Ramalho. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Cristiano Albuquerque played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonas Veloso in the 65th minute of play. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Cristiano Albuquerque played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonas Veloso in the 67th minute of play. Cristiano Albuquerque showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonas Veloso in the 67th minute of the match. 68 minutes into the match, Vasco FC's goal looked a bit too open when Amauri Barbosa came free, but Wellington Barbosa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ademar Abraão received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Wellington Barbosa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Vasco FC getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Dedê Meireles hit a great ball. Amauri Barbosas short, quick shot in the 75thth minute got Wellington Barbosa to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Wellington Barbosa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amauri Barbosa in the 75th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jonas Veloso in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristiano Albuquerque saved Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ from getting behind. Gil Motta's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cristiano Albuquerque read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 79th minute of play. Jonas Veloso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 81st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.