U23 World League

Estádio Prazeres
Spectators: 7750 (Terracing: 5814, Seating: 1782, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Edgard Maraschin made the kick off which started today's match. Dráuzio Arantes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edgard Maraschin in the 5th minute. After taking down the ball on Fabiofs's corner Dalmo de Queiroz fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dráuzio Arantes quite easily take care of the ball. Edgard Maraschin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dráuzio Arantes having to interfere. Edgard Maraschin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fabiofs's Jonas Pombal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cafu Filho in the 19th minute of play. Edgard Maraschin received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Dráuzio Arantes came out and tried to block the shot, but Edgard Maraschin slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 22nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Sagarana Clube's zone, Edgard Maraschin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dráuzio Arantes came out of the goal and Edgard Maraschin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Sagarana Clube booed when Fabiofs was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kléber Guimarães didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Sagarana Clube's Jarbas de Queirós got a free kick in the 42nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Sagarana Clube's zone, Ademar Mazza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dráuzio Arantes came out of the goal and Ademar Mazza tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 43rd minute, Edgard Maraschin left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Fabiofs fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. Fabiofs's Jonas Pombal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cafu Filho in the 47th minute of play. 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 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fiori Arósio was the one to do the kick off. Jeferson Torres kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. When Ademar Mazza came up free with the goalie in the 62nd minute, the Fabiofs 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 Ademar Mazza couldn't finish the play. When Edgard Maraschin came up free with the goalie in the 63rd minute, the Fabiofs 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 Edgard Maraschin couldn't finish the play. After 68 minutes, Cafu Filho made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. Fabiofs's Jonas Pombal tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Dalmo de Queiroz's late challenge caught a Sagarana Clube's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dalmo de Queiroz helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Fabiofs getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Dalmo de Queiroz hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Sagarana Clube's zone, Edgard Maraschin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dráuzio Arantes came out of the goal and Edgard Maraschin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 81st minute of the game. One of Sagarana Clube:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Fabiofs:s goal. Dalmo de Queiroz walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Ademar Mazza hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. Sagarana Clube's Dráuzio Arantes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgard Maraschin in the 86th minute of play. Dráuzio Arantes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgard Maraschin in the 91st minute of play. After 93 played minutes Fabiofs got a freekick which was hit by Bruno Nóbrega. Dráuzio Arantes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgard Maraschin in the 97th minute of the match.