U21 World League

Zamalek FC Park
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) Dedê de Senna made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 8th minute, Egídio Proença hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Carson Sherrill during the 9th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Carson Sherrill hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. 11 minutes into the game, Dedê de Senna cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Ricardo Wong was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 13th minute, Dedê de Senna made a precise shot to the right of Ricardo Wong. Zamalek FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dedê de Senna in the 17th minute of play forced Zamalek FC's goalkeeper Ricardo Wong to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 18 minutes into the match, Zamalek FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dedê de Senna came free, but Ricardo Wong reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 20th minute of the match 27 de Mayo got a corner. Zamalek FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Carlos Eduardo Rossi ran over to the corner to take the kick. When 27 de Mayo's Hílton Cardoso in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zamalek FC's goalie prevented a goal. Dedê de Senna took the ball and in the 34 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ricardo Wong. Ricardo Wong dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. The audience was convinced that Hílton Cardoso's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ricardo Wong was relentless in the 37th minute of the game. After 38 played minutes Zamalek FC got a freekick which was hit by Lloyd Warren. In the 39th minute of the match Carlos Eduardo Rossi shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ricardo Wong showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 44th minute, Carlos Eduardo Rossi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Malcolm Neal to strike the kick off in the second half. Hílton Cardoso struck a weak shot in the 52nd minute. Ricardo Wong didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for 27 de Mayo. In the 53rd match minute, 27 de Mayo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos Eduardo Rossi to maneuver through the defense. Dedê de Senna in the 57thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ricardo Wong, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Gilbert Jordan hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Luiz Fabiano Albuquerque received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Ricardo Wong came out and tried to block the shot, but Luiz Fabiano Albuquerque slotted it home off the left post making it 0-4 in the 66th minute. Dedê de Senna who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 70thth minute tested the skills of Ricardo Wong when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When Gilbert Jordan fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Zamalek FC's protests and gave Gilbert Jordan a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of 27 de Mayo booed when Zamalek FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gilbert Jordan didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 72 in the game by Dedê de Senna from a close distance when the talented Ricardo Wong managed to make a qualified save. Zamalek FC's players were relieved. Dedê de Senna's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 79thth minute, Ricardo Wong skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 82nd minute, Carlos Eduardo Rossi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lloyd Warren recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dedê de Senna got free with Ricardo Wong in the 89th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, Zamalek FC's Ricardo Wong got control of the ball when Dedê de Senna tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 95 played minutes 27 de Mayo got a freekick which was hit by Hílton Cardoso. The 27 de Mayo players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.