U21 World League

Arena Joinville
Spectators: 7693 (Terracing: 5771, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Luiz Fabiano Leão made the kick off which started today's match. In the 6th minute Luizinho Velasco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tzanyo Zvúncharov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Ciro Queiroz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tzanyo Zvúncharov was relentless in the 12th minute of the game. Joinville City - FSCMZ were awarded a corner in the 13th minute after Manchester United F.C.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Luizinho Velasco took the corner. The corner led Joinville City - FSCMZ's Luizinho Velasco to fire away a dangerous shot which Tzanyo Zvúncharov despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After having played for 15 minutes, Tenyo Machkov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Manchester United F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Tenyo Machkov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Edmundo Falcão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vanko Korchev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edmundo Falcão showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vanko Korchev in the 25th minute of the match. Luiz Fabiano Leão could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Tzanyo Zvúncharov made a huge save. After 36 minutes of play, Manchester United F.C.'s Vanko Korchev made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Edmundo Falcão was left in no man's land by his defense there! Luís Paulo Ferreira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Manchester United F.C. getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Raycho Chervenski hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Manchester United F.C.'s Pavlin Karadimitrov got a free kick in the 46th minute. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The supporters of Manchester United F.C. booed when Joinville City - FSCMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elivélton Palmeira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luiz Fabiano Leão struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Tzanyo Zvúncharov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Joinville City - FSCMZ. Luiz Fabiano Leão received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Tzanyo Zvúncharov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 80 played minutes Joinville City - FSCMZ got a freekick which was hit by Luiz Fabiano Leão. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Luís Paulo Ferreira in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tzanyo Zvúncharov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tzanyo Zvúncharov went to the wrong direction when Luizinho Velasco was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. When Joinville City - FSCMZ's Luiz Fabiano Leão in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Manchester United F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Tzanyo Zvúncharov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luisão Melo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.