U21 World League

Caipirão
Spectators: 7649 (Terracing: 5738, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Franco Penna made the kick off which started today's match. Davide Cavaliere made an important save on a dangerous shot by Geovânio Quirino in the 4th minute. Raimundo Reis struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Davide Cavaliere didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Noroeste Paulista. In the 7th minute João Augusto Azevedo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Davide Cavaliere saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Dexter Morgan VR46 getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Edoardo Felli hit a great ball. 11 minutes into the match, Dexter Morgan VR46's goal looked a bit too open when Geovânio Quirino came free, but Davide Cavaliere reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Dexter Morgan VR46's Franco Penna in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Noroeste Paulista's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Dexter Morgan VR46's Davide Cavaliere got control of the ball when Cauã Borges tried to sneak it across the goal line. Noroeste Paulista's Cláudio Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberigo Di Nucci in the 18th minute of play. Raí Custódio kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. In the 23rd minute Geovânio Quirino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Davide Cavaliere saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 24th minute, Frank Sammartino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 26 minutes into the game, Noroeste Paulista's Geovânio Quirino nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Davide Cavaliere made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. After a rather tough play, Dexter Morgan VR46's Frank Sammartino got a free kick in the 29th minute. Enrico Iacovone sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 36th minute, Geovânio Quirino made a precise shot to the right of Davide Cavaliere. Dexter Morgan VR46's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. After some careless play in the Noroeste Paulista defense, Franco Bobbio kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cláudio Taffarel. The Noroeste Paulista fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cláudio Taffarel should have stopped the shot. Davide Cavaliere showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Geovânio Quirino, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

Serafim Ramalho's late challenge caught a Dexter Morgan VR46's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Serafim Ramalho helped the player get up and apologised. Dexter Morgan VR46's Angelo Scalabrino couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Noroeste Paulista. Franco Bobbio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cláudio Taffarel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 54th minute of play. When the match clock showed 57 minutes, the score became 3-1 when Geovânio Quirino sped through Dexter Morgan VR46's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Davide Cavaliere. Diego Santo hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Davide Cavaliere made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Geovânio Quirino in the 64th minute of play. Dexter Morgan VR46's Davide Cavaliere played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Geovânio Quirino in the 67th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by João Augusto Azevedo in the 71st minute of play forced Dexter Morgan VR46's goalkeeper Davide Cavaliere to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 72 minutes of play, Noroeste Paulista's Raí Custódio made it 4-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Davide Cavaliere was left in no man's land by his defense there! The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cauã Borges during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 79th match minute, Noroeste Paulista was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cauã Borges to maneuver through the defense. 82 minutes into the game, Franklin Vander cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-1. Davide Cavaliere was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Raimundo Reis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 92nd minute Franco Penna suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. Serafim Ramalho was shown his second yellow card after 92 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 94 played minutes Noroeste Paulista got a freekick which was hit by Serafim Ramalho.