U23 World League

Ilha do Urubu
Spectators: 7691 (Terracing: 5769, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) Gláuber Nascimento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Gheorghe, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. In the 8th minute, Cido Paranaense hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Felix Cosoreanu didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Brazil Academy's Maximiliano Omar shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 1-0 in the ordered_time% minute. Felix Cosoreanu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Maximiliano Omar in the 17th minute. Zé Paulo Campidelis was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. In the 26th minute Hermengildo Jobo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gláuber Nascimento saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Felix Cosoreanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maximiliano Omar in the 29th minute of play. João Azevedo hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Gláuber Nascimento took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hermengildo Jobo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 43rd minute, Hermengildo Jobo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Marcelo Mangueira managed to get in a good position for a shot. Brazil Academy's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcelo Mangueira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Felix Cosoreanu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Iosif Călin charged in rather forcefully in the 51st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Iosif Călin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Iosif Călin kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. 54 minutes into the game, UFC STEAUA's Nelson Mendoza nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gláuber Nascimento made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. A collision led to UFC STEAUA getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Hermengildo Jobo hit a great ball. 65 minutes into the match, Brazil Academy's goal looked a bit too open when Nelson Mendoza came free, but Gláuber Nascimento reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 66th minute, Cido Paranaense hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Felix Cosoreanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcelo Mangueira in the 68th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Maximiliano Omar in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Felix Cosoreanu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 73 minutes, Nelson Mendoza made it 1-3 with a short kick to the right side. Brazil Academy's Gláuber Nascimento tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Felix Cosoreanu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zé Paulo Campidelis's shot from short distance in the 76th minute. Gláuber Nascimento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hermengildo Jobo in the 78th minute of the match. The supporters of Brazil Academy booed when UFC STEAUA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iosif Călin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Emanuel Gheorghe charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Emanuel Gheorghe the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Emanuel Gheorghe kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. After some careless play in the UFC STEAUA defense, Maximiliano Omar kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Felix Cosoreanu. The UFC STEAUA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Felix Cosoreanu should have stopped the shot. Gláuber Nascimento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nelson Mendoza, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute.