U23 World League

JUVENTUS STADIUM
Spectators: 7665 (Terracing: 5750, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Alessandro Del Piero got the match started through his kick off. Aesir FC FSCMZ's Duda Soeiro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 4th minute of the match, managed to save Aesir FC FSCMZ from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alessandro Del Piero got free with Duda Soeiro in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Mino Domene played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Délio Araújo in the 10th minute of play. Mino Domene made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos Fernando de Lara in the 12th minute of play. 14 minutes into the match, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goal looked a bit too open when Délio Araújo came free, but Mino Domene reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Aesir FC FSCMZ's Osmar Marinho in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalie prevented a goal. 19 minutes into the game, Victoro Cangas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Aesir FC FSCMZ the free kick. Victoro Cangas kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. In the 22nd minute, Moisés Senna hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Giorgio Chiellini struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Duda Soeiro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC. Lilian Thuram charged in rather forcefully in the 24th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lilian Thuram the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Lilian Thuram got a free kick in the 24th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Alessandro Del Piero kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Duda Soeiro. That made the score 2-0 in the 28 minute of play. When Aesir FC FSCMZ's Osmar Marinho in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalie prevented a goal. Aesir FC FSCMZ's Duda Soeiro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 41st minute of the match, managed to save Aesir FC FSCMZ from getting a goal against them. Dudu Cardozo kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Giorgio Chiellini's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Duda Soeiro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 42nd minute of play. Aesir FC FSCMZ's Duda Soeiro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 44th minute of the match, managed to save Aesir FC FSCMZ from getting a goal against them. Gombal Lidon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.

If Délio Araújo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Osmar Marinho's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mino Domene read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 54th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alessandro Del Piero in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Duda Soeiro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Aesir FC FSCMZ's Duda Soeiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alessandro Del Piero in the 59th minute of play. Giorgio Chiellini hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Mino Domene showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Délio Araújo in the 66th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Aesir FC FSCMZ's zone, Alessandro Del Piero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Duda Soeiro came out of the goal and Alessandro Del Piero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alessandro Del Piero in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Duda Soeiro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alessandro Del Piero in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Duda Soeiro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Alessandro Del Piero got a good chance for a goal in the 80th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Duda Soeiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alessandro Del Piero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Alessandro Del Piero in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Aesir FC FSCMZ's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 93 minutes, Délio Araújo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Aesir FC FSCMZ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Délio Araújo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC fans' excitement grew in the 95th match minute when JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Gombal Lidon looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Aesir FC FSCMZ had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.