U23 World League

Estádio Joatuba
Spectators: 8010 (Terracing: 6009, Seating: 1842, VIP seats: 159) Warren FC - DMZ's Ronaldo Nazário De Lima 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kong Cheng Xi in the 3rd minute of play forced Warren FC - DMZ's goalkeeper Bernardo Moreira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 8 minutes into the match, Warren FC - DMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Kong Cheng Xi came free, but Bernardo Moreira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 11 minutes in the game Danilo da Silva did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Kong Cheng Xi. In the 12th minute Izydor Turacki shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernardo Moreira saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 19th minute, Kong Cheng Xi ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Bernardo Moreira was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. In the 24th minute Ronaldo Nazário De Lima shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ziemowit Brzeszczak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Warren FC - DMZ getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Bunda Cagara hit a great ball. After having played for 25 minutes, Maciej Wietrzychowski managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hlonda Boyz's supporters crossed their fingers, but Maciej Wietrzychowski was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ziemowit Brzeszczak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ronaldo Nazário De Lima in the 28th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Izydor Turacki in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bernardo Moreira prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ronaldo Nazário De Lima sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 37th match minute, Hlonda Boyz was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dominik Kociniewski to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Warren FC - DMZ's Cleiton Duarte got a free kick in the 38th minute. In the 40thth minute of the game Izydor Turacki who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Warren FC - DMZ's Bernardo Moreira was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 45thth minute of the game Kong Cheng Xi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Warren FC - DMZ's Bernardo Moreira was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After the first half Hlonda Boyz were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 59th minute Ronaldo Nazário De Lima shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ziemowit Brzeszczak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dominik Kociniewski hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Dominik Kociniewski struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Bernardo Moreira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hlonda Boyz. After 70 played minutes Hlonda Boyz got a freekick which was hit by Danilo da Silva. After a rather tough play, Hlonda Boyz's Danilo da Silva got a free kick in the 71st minute. After a rather tough play, Hlonda Boyz's Boleslaw Wyrostek got a free kick in the 72nd minute. When Giorgian Arrascaeta came up free with the goalie in the 72nd minute, the Warren FC - DMZ fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Giorgian Arrascaeta couldn't finish the play. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Sydney Guerra managed to get in a good position for a shot. Warren FC - DMZ's supporters rose to their feet, but Sydney Guerra was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ziemowit Brzeszczak breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Fellipe Machado got a throw-in 77 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Giorgian Arrascaeta. 79 minutes into the match, Warren FC - DMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Dominik Kociniewski came free, but Bernardo Moreira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ziemowit Brzeszczak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ronaldo Nazário De Lima in the 85th minute of the match. Hlonda Boyz's Ziemowit Brzeszczak played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ronaldo Nazário De Lima in the 86th minute of play. Warren FC - DMZ's Bernardo Moreira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roland Bejrut in the 88th minute of play. The supporters of Hlonda Boyz booed when Warren FC - DMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sydney Guerra didn't get a good kick on the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Hlonda Boyz walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.