U23 World League

DON CONCETTO PALOMBI
Spectators: 7476 (Terracing: 5608, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Délio Gerber started the match with the kick off. Bendito Sea El Fernet's Anacleto Franco got a good chance for a goal in the 6th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a little luck, Blumenau Esporte Clube's Raphael Furlan got control of the ball when Jeronimo Bertin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Raphael Furlan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Abel Uzuri's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. If Jeronimo Bertin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 17 played minutes Blumenau Esporte Clube got a freekick which was hit by Osmar da Fonseca. After a defensive mix-up in Blumenau Esporte Clube's zone, Jeronimo Bertin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Raphael Furlan came out of the goal and Jeronimo Bertin 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 Jeronimo Bertin in the 21st minute of play forced Blumenau Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Raphael Furlan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Blumenau Esporte Clube booed when Bendito Sea El Fernet was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abel Uzuri didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bendito Sea El Fernet's Federico Normando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Délio Gerber in the 24th minute of play. 27 minutes into the match, Blumenau Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Raphael Furlan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mario Tipi. Mario Tipis short, quick shot in the 27thth minute got Raphael Furlan to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Délio Gerber managed to get in a good position for a shot. Blumenau Esporte Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Délio Gerber was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Federico Normando breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 30 minutes, Délio Gerber managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Blumenau Esporte Clube's supporters crossed their fingers, but Délio Gerber was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 33 minutes into the match, Blumenau Esporte Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Jeronimo Bertin came free, but Raphael Furlan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Blumenau Esporte Clube's Raphael Furlan got control of the ball when Jeronimo Bertin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Raphael Furlan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abel Uzuri in the 48th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jeronimo Bertin was the one to do the kick off. Gil Paraíba hit a great freekick 50 minutes into the match. In the 51st match minute, Blumenau Esporte Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cleiton Trigo to maneuver through the defense. In the 52nd minute of the match Baldomiro Guerrero sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Raphael Furlan skillfully saved the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angelino Olando in the 54th minute of play forced Blumenau Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Raphael Furlan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Mario Tipi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jeronimo Bertin scored 1-0 in the 57th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Raphael Furlan, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. A collision led to Blumenau Esporte Clube getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Donato Mazza hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jeronimo Bertin in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Raphael Furlan saved Blumenau Esporte Clube from getting behind. Raphael Furlan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jeronimo Bertin in the 69th minute of the match. Raphael Furlan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baldomiro Guerrero in the 71st minute of the match. Raphael Furlan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Niceto Lluciano in the 74th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Abel Uzuri's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Raphael Furlan was relentless in the 76th minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jeronimo Bertin in the 78th minute of play forced Blumenau Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Raphael Furlan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jeronimo Bertin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Mario Tipi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bendito Sea El Fernet's supporters rose to their feet, but Mario Tipi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Raphael Furlan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Raphael Furlan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abel Uzuri in the 93rd minute of the match.