U23 World League

Bay Harbor Butcher
Spectators: 7536 (Terracing: 5653, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) Dexter Morgan VR46's Alvaro Borel 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Lendaa in the 3rd minute of play forced Dexter Morgan VR46's goalkeeper Beppe Pozzo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Lendaa in the 5th minute of play forced Dexter Morgan VR46's goalkeeper Beppe Pozzo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zé Lendaa hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. When Ermanno Lucidi fell near the penalty area in the 9th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Dexter Morgan VR46's protests and gave Ermanno Lucidi a yellow card for diving instead. After having played for 11 minutes, João Paulo Neiva managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mukifus FSCMZ's supporters crossed their fingers, but João Paulo Neiva was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Antônio Carlos Tróia charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Antônio Carlos Tróia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Mukifus FSCMZ's Antônio Carlos Tróia got a free kick in the 18th minute. When Dexter Morgan VR46's Alvaro Borel in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mukifus FSCMZ's goalie prevented a goal. After 27 played minutes Mukifus FSCMZ got a freekick which was hit by Adilson Pimenta. 32 minutes into the match, Mukifus FSCMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Alvaro Borel came free, but Caco Rocha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zé Lendaa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dexter Morgan VR46's Beppe Pozzo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zé Lendaa in the 37th minute of play. Vladimir Veloso hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Ermanno Lucidi hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Zé Lendaa took the ball and in the 47 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Beppe Pozzo. Beppe Pozzo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. The Dexter Morgan VR46 players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Mukifus FSCMZ were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Zé Lendaa made a kick off. Zé Lendaa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 54 minutes, Filippo Oddi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Dexter Morgan VR46 and the Mukifus FSCMZ players grew even worse after the yellow card. Filippo Oddi kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. The supporters of Mukifus FSCMZ booed when Dexter Morgan VR46 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ermanno Lucidi didn't get a good kick on the ball. 64 minutes into the game, João Paulo Neiva was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mukifus FSCMZ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Dexter Morgan VR46 the free kick. João Paulo Neiva hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the Mukifus FSCMZ defense, Demetrio Roberto kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Caco Rocha. The Mukifus FSCMZ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Caco Rocha should have stopped the shot. 73 minutes into the match, Mukifus FSCMZ's João Paulo Neiva sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Beppe Pozzo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Caco Rocha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Flavio Miranda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. João Paulo Neiva was shown his second yellow card after 78 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 79 played minutes Mukifus FSCMZ got a freekick which was hit by João Paulo Neiva. An unexpectedly hard shot by Franco Bobbio in the 86th minute of play forced Mukifus FSCMZ's goalkeeper Caco Rocha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Dexter Morgan VR46's zone, Waldemar Sabóia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Beppe Pozzo came out of the goal and Waldemar Sabóia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 89 minutes into the game, Alvaro Borel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Dexter Morgan VR46's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mukifus FSCMZ the free kick. The supporters of Mukifus FSCMZ booed when Dexter Morgan VR46 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alvaro Borel didn't get a good kick on the ball. Zé Lendaa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 92 minutes of play Dexter Morgan VR46's Filippo Oddi was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 92nd match minute, Dexter Morgan VR46 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Filippo Oddi to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Mukifus FSCMZ getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Waldemar Sabóia hit a great ball. Dexter Morgan VR46 were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.