U23 World League

Jayme Cintra
Spectators: 8033 (Terracing: 6025, Seating: 1848, VIP seats: 160) Zilar Yurre made the kick off and thus started the match. Galo do Japi's Zé Paulo Rossi quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Oso Rollan, made in the 6th minute of the game. With a little luck, Porteño Prowess FC's Xzaiver Lorenzo got control of the ball when Ronaldo Joinvilense tried to sneak it across the goal line. Delfim Chaves made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nunez Bidun in the 15th minute of play. When Galo do Japi's Joel Catarinense in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Porteño Prowess FC's goalie prevented a goal. 24 minutes into the match, Galo do Japi's goal looked a bit too open when Zilar Yurre came free, but Delfim Chaves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Galo do Japi's Delfim Chaves played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zilar Yurre in the 26th minute of play. 30 minutes into the match, Joel Catarinense had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Xzaiver Lorenzo. Porteño Prowess FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Joel Catarinense was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. In the 38thth minute of the game Zilar Yurre who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Galo do Japi's Delfim Chaves was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After taking down the ball on Porteño Prowess FC's corner Lastra Osas fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Delfim Chaves quite easily take care of the ball. 44 minutes into the match, Galo do Japi's goal looked a bit too open when Zilar Yurre came free, but Delfim Chaves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Delfim Chaves made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zilar Yurre in the 44th minute of play. Xzaiver Lorenzo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Catarinense, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. 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 Ronaldo Joinvilense made a kick off. After 57 minutes Porteño Prowess FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Falcão Duarte who took care of the corner kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Saldivar in the 60th minute of play forced Galo do Japi's goalkeeper Delfim Chaves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 61st match minute, Porteño Prowess FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lastra Osas to maneuver through the defense. Alex Castro struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Delfim Chaves didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Porteño Prowess FC. Delfim Chaves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alex Castro in the 68th minute of the match. 74 minutes into the match, Porteño Prowess FC's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Catarinense came free, but Xzaiver Lorenzo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Xzaiver Lorenzo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ronaldo Joinvilense, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Delfim Chaves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alex Castro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Galo do Japi booed when Porteño Prowess FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lastra Osas didn't get a good kick on the ball.