U23 World League

APSHA ARENA
Spectators: 7443 (Terracing: 5583, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) Figueira SC FSCMZ's Evaristo Meira started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Gino Hoffmann showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kyrylo Zhelikhovskyj, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. F.C. SPERANTZA's Dmytro Mykulyak played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luís Fabiano Félix in the 7th minute of play. Dmytro Mykulyak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luís Fabiano Félix in the 13th minute of the match. In the 16th match minute, F.C. SPERANTZA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vasyl Vovk to maneuver through the defense. Marcelo Medeiros's long shot made the audience stand up and applaude when it rumbled by Dmytro Mykulyak on his right side and into the goal. 17 minutes into the game it was 0-1. After a rather tough play, F.C. SPERANTZA's Arkhyp Pyatov got a free kick in the 20th minute. Arkhyp Pyatov hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Evaristo Meira in the 22nd minute of play forced F.C. SPERANTZA's goalkeeper Dmytro Mykulyak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 25th minute of the match, Stanislav Tsymbal got a very nice opportunity to score, but Gino Hoffmann was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Stanislav Tsymbal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gino Hoffmann having to interfere. When Figueira SC FSCMZ's Afonsinho Donatello in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye F.C. SPERANTZA's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Luís Fabiano Félix in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dmytro Mykulyak saved F.C. SPERANTZA from getting behind. A collision led to Figueira SC FSCMZ getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Pedro Britto hit a great ball. Evaristo Meira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dmytro Mykulyak having to interfere. Stanislav Tsymbal charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Stanislav Tsymbal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Stanislav Tsymbal kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. In the 45th minute, Marcelo Medeiros sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and F.C. SPERANTZA's Dmytro Mykulyak didn't even have to move.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Stanislav Tsymbal to strike the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the match, F.C. SPERANTZA's goalkeeper Dmytro Mykulyak had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Evaristo Meira. Gino Hoffmann showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stanislav Tsymbal, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Luís Fabiano Félix kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Luís Fabiano Félix received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Dmytro Mykulyak tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dmytro Mykulyak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evandro do Valle, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in F.C. SPERANTZA's zone, Evandro do Valle stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dmytro Mykulyak came out of the goal and Evandro do Valle tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Stanislav Tsymbal in the 68th minute of play forced Figueira SC FSCMZ's goalkeeper Gino Hoffmann to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dmytro Mykulyak made an important save on a dangerous shot by Luís Fabiano Félix in the 72nd minute. Dmytro Mykulyak made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Evaristo Meira sent off a good shot on target. With an all-out effort, Figueira SC FSCMZ's Dmytro Mykulyak threw himself towards the right post 75 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Evandro do Valle, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After some careless play in the Figueira SC FSCMZ defense, Stanislav Tsymbal kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gino Hoffmann. The Figueira SC FSCMZ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gino Hoffmann should have stopped the shot. 82 minutes into the match, F.C. SPERANTZA's goalkeeper Dmytro Mykulyak had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Evaristo Meira. In the 84th minute Stanislav Tsymbal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gino Hoffmann saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, F.C. SPERANTZA's Vasyl Vovk got a free kick in the 87th minute. Dmytro Mykulyak made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marcelo Medeiros in the 87th minute. F.C. SPERANTZA's Kyrylo Zhelikhovskyj pulled a muscle in his back after 92 minutes and couldn't finish the game. F.C. SPERANTZA made a substitution. Stanislav Buzila replaced Kyrylo Zhelikhovskyj. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. F.C. SPERANTZA had won after a very even match.