U21 World League

Estadio 7EVEN
Spectators: 7696 (Terracing: 5773, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 153) Garanhão do SUL's Alexandre Vale 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. If Damian Prokowski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 20th minute Elias Garikoitz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Natanael Sena saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 20 minutes into the match, Alexandre Vale notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Monumento Sports's Natanael Sena. Natanael Sena was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Garanhão do SUL's Damian Prokowski came free and shot a quick shot against goal 25 minutes in the game, fortunately Natanael Sena had problems saving as it came toward the left post. In the 27th minute Garanhão do SUL were awarded a corner. Cássio Portugal went to the cornerflag to take it. It was a well-played corner which Elias Garikoitz managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexandre Vale in the 29th minute of play forced Monumento Sports's goalkeeper Natanael Sena to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Joel Maciel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luiz Fábio Rosado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Damian Prokowski who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 39thth minute tested the skills of Natanael Sena when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Tiago Luz hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, Alexandre Vale managed to get in a good position for a shot. Garanhão do SUL's supporters rose to their feet, but Alexandre Vale was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Natanael Sena breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Toninho Arruda made a kick off. 54 minutes into the match, Damian Prokowski had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Natanael Sena. Monumento Sports's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Damian Prokowski was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. In the 57th minute Elias Garikoitz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Natanael Sena saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Natanael Sena showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Damian Prokowski in the 58th minute of the match. The supporters of Garanhão do SUL booed when Monumento Sports was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luiz Gustavo Mazza didn't get a good kick on the ball. Natanael Sena showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Damian Prokowski in the 71st minute of the match. Gaspar Valadão kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Luiz Gustavo Mazza took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 76th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Joel Maciel. Garanhão do SUL's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 84 minutes, Luiz Gustavo Mazza mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Monumento Sports and the Garanhão do SUL players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 84th match minute, Monumento Sports was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luiz Gustavo Mazza to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Garanhão do SUL's Julião Valverde got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Garanhão do SUL walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.