U21 World League

Arena Melissa
Spectators: 7406 (Terracing: 5586, Seating: 1700, VIP seats: 120) MelissaMel's Diego Borges 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. 3 minutes into the match, MelissaMel's goal looked a bit too open when German Ekaitz came free, but Olavo Dionísio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Gizon hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 7th minute, Diego Borges managed to get in a good position for a shot. MelissaMel's supporters rose to their feet, but Diego Borges was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Claudio Frances breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 7 minutes into the match, Club Atlético Temperley's goalkeeper Claudio Frances had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Diego Borges. The Club Atlético Temperley fans' excitement grew in the 13th match minute when Club Atlético Temperley's Leo Viator looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Francisco Vincente managed to get in a good position for a shot. Club Atlético Temperley's supporters rose to their feet, but Francisco Vincente was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Olavo Dionísio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Teobaldo Ignatius charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Teobaldo Ignatius the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 21st minute, Teobaldo Ignatius hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Olavo Dionísio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lisandro Abeitia, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Olavo Dionísio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leo Viator, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to MelissaMel getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Umberto Leme hit a great ball. 37 minutes into the game, Leo Viator was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Club Atlético Temperley's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MelissaMel the free kick. A collision led to Club Atlético Temperley getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Leo Viator hit a great ball. Olavo Dionísio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leo Viator in the 47th minute of the match. In the 47th match minute, MelissaMel was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Umberto Leme to maneuver through the defense. 48 minutes into the match, MelissaMel's goal looked a bit too open when Lisandro Abeitia came free, but Olavo Dionísio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

52 minutes into the game, Nicasio Naelio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Club Atlético Temperley's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MelissaMel the free kick. Nicasio Naelio hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Nicasio Naelio got his second yellow card in the match during the 57th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Nicasio Naelio kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lisandro Abeitia in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Olavo Dionísio saved MelissaMel from getting behind. The Club Atlético Temperley fans' excitement grew in the 65th match minute when Club Atlético Temperley's Lisandro Abeitia looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a defensive mix-up in MelissaMel's zone, Lisandro Abeitia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Olavo Dionísio came out of the goal and Lisandro Abeitia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Olavo Dionísio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lisandro Abeitia in the 76th minute of play. Dagoberto Albuquerque charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dagoberto Albuquerque the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 77 played minutes MelissaMel got a freekick which was hit by Dagoberto Albuquerque. After a defensive mix-up in MelissaMel's zone, Lisandro Abeitia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Olavo Dionísio came out of the goal and Lisandro Abeitia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lisandro Abeitia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Olavo Dionísio having to interfere. Club Atlético Temperley's Lisandro Abeitia got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lisandro Abeitia in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Olavo Dionísio saved MelissaMel from getting behind. 93 minutes into the match, MelissaMel's goalkeeper Olavo Dionísio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Francisco Vincente. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Club Atlético Temperley walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.