U23 World League

Arena Tiradentes
Spectators: 7530 (Terracing: 5649, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) Marcelo Terra started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 4th match minute, Gonzo Style f.c was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bruno Antico to maneuver through the defense. Arrigo Capone made a fantastic save in the 7th minute, when Túlio de Toledo sent off a good shot on target. Through an outstanding action, after 10 minutes, Arrigo Capone successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Enrico Tassotti in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Generoso Cordarin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Túlio de Toledo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 15thth minute tested the skills of Arrigo Capone when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 19th minute Marcelo Terra shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arrigo Capone saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jorge Veloso charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jorge Veloso the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Enrico Tassotti in the 26th minute of play forced Inacio F.C.'s goalkeeper Generoso Cordarin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind Inacio F.C.'s goalkeeper Generoso Cordarin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Arrigo Capone came out of the goal in the 33rd minute to try and stop a shot by Inacio F.C.'s Marcelo Terra. But to his dismay, Marcelo Terra quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Amedeo Signoretti hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. In the 38th match minute, Inacio F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Laerte Cardozo to maneuver through the defense. In a very dangerous position, a player in Gonzo Style f.c fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 39th minute. Penalty! 43 minutes into the game, Domenico Di Mattia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gonzo Style f.c's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Inacio F.C. the free kick. After a rather tough play, Gonzo Style f.c's Domenico Di Mattia got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Túlio de Toledo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Arrigo Capone tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Generoso Cordarin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Enrico Tassotti in the 60th minute. In the 61st minute Marcelo Terra shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arrigo Capone saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Davide Zisser struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Generoso Cordarin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gonzo Style f.c. Arrigo Capone showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcelo Terra in the 76th minute of the match. 77 minutes in the game, Davide Zisser fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Generoso Cordarin having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Túlio de Toledo in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arrigo Capone saved Gonzo Style f.c from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Inacio F.C.'s zone, Davide Zisser stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Generoso Cordarin came out of the goal and Davide Zisser tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Marcelo Terra kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. In the 93rd minute, Damiano Mian hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Inacio F.C.'s Marcelo Terra got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Gonzo Style f.c's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.