U23 World League

Estádio Teixeirão
Spectators: 7693 (Terracing: 5771, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Luiz Paulo Albuquerque took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 7th minute Luiz Paulo Albuquerque shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kléberson Laguna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. America Futebol Clube SP's Gonçalo de Amorim played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ismael Neiva in the 11th minute of play. In the 13thth minute of the game Luiz Paulo Albuquerque who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but JFSP's Kléberson Laguna was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 13th minute of the match America Futebol Clube SP got a corner. JFSP's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Luiz Paulo Albuquerque ran over to the corner to take the kick. Luiz Paulo Albuquerque made a great header on America Futebol Clube SP's corner, it was just that JFSP's Kléberson Laguna managed to reach the ball for a save. Gonçalo de Amorim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edinson Gentenaar in the 22nd minute of the match. Edson Mendonça's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 25thth minute, Kléberson Laguna skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Zé Paulo de Souza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gonçalo de Amorim having to interfere. A hard shot 33 in the game by Edson Mendonça from a close distance when the talented Kléberson Laguna managed to make a qualified save. JFSP's players were relieved. Kléberson Laguna showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Renatinho de Castro in the 36th minute of the match. Edson Mendonça could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Kléberson Laguna made a huge save. When JFSP's Zé Paulo de Souza in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye America Futebol Clube SP's goalie prevented a goal. In the 44th minute Edinson Gentenaar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gonçalo de Amorim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 46th minute of the game Jeferson Aguiar made a throw-in which Rubinho Zanette played forward. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Luiz Paulo Albuquerque charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luiz Paulo Albuquerque the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to America Futebol Clube SP getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Luiz Paulo Albuquerque hit a great ball. After 54 minutes, Ismael Neiva mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the JFSP and the America Futebol Clube SP players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 54th match minute, JFSP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ismael Neiva to maneuver through the defense. Kléberson Laguna showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edson Mendonça in the 56th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, JFSP's William Ekelund got a free kick in the 65th minute. After a rather tough play, JFSP's William Ekelund got a free kick in the 66th minute. When Dadá da Silva fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored America Futebol Clube SP's protests and gave Dadá da Silva a yellow card for diving instead. JFSP made a substitution. Luciano Coutinho replaced Edinson Gentenaar. After 68 played minutes America Futebol Clube SP got a freekick which was hit by Dadá da Silva. In the 69th minute, Paulão Berger hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Horácio Souto's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gonçalo de Amorim read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 70th minute of play. A collision led to America Futebol Clube SP getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Edson Mendonça hit a great ball. Gonçalo de Amorim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ismael Neiva in the 76th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in JFSP's zone, Edson Mendonça stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kléberson Laguna came out of the goal and Edson Mendonça tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 83rd minute, Dadá da Silva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Zé Paulo de Souza came up free with the goalie in the 85th minute, the JFSP 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 Zé Paulo de Souza couldn't finish the play. America Futebol Clube SP's Gonçalo de Amorim proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save America Futebol Clube SP from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, America Futebol Clube SP's Gonçalo de Amorim got control of the ball when Zé Paulo de Souza tried to sneak it across the goal line. Luciano Coutinho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Gonçalo de Amorim made a huge save.