U23 World League

Vila Universitária
Spectators: 7789 (Terracing: 5843, Seating: 1791, VIP seats: 155) Chihuahua StrikerS™'s Pedro Haaland 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. If Primo Sans had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Chihuahua StrikerS™'s Idalécio Rego proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 6th minute of the match, managed to save Chihuahua StrikerS™ from getting a goal against them. When the match clock showed 9 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Primo Sans sped through Chihuahua StrikerS™'s defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Idalécio Rego. After 11 played minutes Academia B.F. got a freekick which was hit by Giss Dal Bello. Johan Vollander showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hélio Paião in the 13th minute of the match. Johan Vollander came out of the goal in the 16th minute to try and stop a shot by Chihuahua StrikerS™'s Pedro Haaland. But to his dismay, Pedro Haaland quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. The audience was convinced that Primo Sans's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Idalécio Rego was relentless in the 19th minute of the game. 20 minutes into the game, Primo Sans recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Idalécio Rego. Primo Sans showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. Primo Sans could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 25th minute of the match, but Idalécio Rego made a huge save. In the 27thth minute of the game Primo Sans who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Chihuahua StrikerS™'s Idalécio Rego was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Idalécio Rego was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Primo Sans showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-1 in the 31 minute of play. Primo Sans blasted a shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Idalécio Rego having to make a save. Chihuahua StrikerS™'s Idalécio Rego proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 41st minute of the match, managed to save Chihuahua StrikerS™ from getting a goal against them. The supporters of Academia B.F. booed when Chihuahua StrikerS™ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Haaland didn't get a good kick on the ball.

In the 53rd minute, Pedro Haaland made a precise shot to the right of Johan Vollander. Academia B.F.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-2. 59 minutes into the match, Primo Sans had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Idalécio Rego. Chihuahua StrikerS™'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Primo Sans was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-2. 63 minutes into the match, Academia B.F.'s goalkeeper Johan Vollander had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hélio Paião. After a defensive mix-up in Chihuahua StrikerS™'s zone, Primo Sans stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Idalécio Rego came out of the goal and Primo Sans tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Academia B.F.'s Michel Totti was substituted for Primo Sans. Academia B.F.'s João Francisco Fontes was substituted for Wiliam Carioca. The supporters of Chihuahua StrikerS™ booed when Academia B.F. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. João Francisco Fontes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hipólito Campos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Johan Vollander made a huge save. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Hélio Paião managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chihuahua StrikerS™'s supporters rose to their feet, but Hélio Paião was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Johan Vollander breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Chihuahua StrikerS™ getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Jorge Varanda hit a great ball. Chihuahua StrikerS™'s Idalécio Rego played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michel Totti in the 80th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lauro Quirino during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. João Francisco Fontes struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Idalécio Rego didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Academia B.F.. Johan Vollander acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 93rd minute, took the ball on the long shot from Jorge Varanda. There was no doubt that Academia B.F. were the better team. Academia B.F.'s players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.