U23 World League

Estádio Varzeano
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5875, Seating: 1575, VIP seats: 50) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jeff Beck took the kick off in the first half of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Henrique Pesquera got free with Wilfredo Rodriguez in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 11 minutes into the match, Pindobassu EC's goalkeeper Wilfredo Rodriguez had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Henrique Pesquera. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Henrique Pesquera in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Wilfredo Rodriguez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 16thth minute of the game Jeff Beck who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Unidose II FC's Levon Sarkisyan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 18th minute, Aloísio Salgado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alessandro Pavard took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 19th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Levon Sarkisyan. Unidose II FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Song De Xiang did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-0 to the left of a surprised Wilfredo Rodriguez 20 minutes into the match. Pindobassu EC's Wilfredo Rodriguez proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save Pindobassu EC from getting a goal against them. In the 24th minute Unidose II FC were awarded a corner. Aloísio Salgado went to the cornerflag to take it. Song De Xiang's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Wilfredo Rodriguez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. Mário Azevedo's late challenge caught a Unidose II FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mário Azevedo helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Pindobassu EC getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Mário Azevedo hit a great ball. Wilfredo Rodriguez stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Henrique Pesquera's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. In the 36th match minute, Pindobassu EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dorian Hoffmann to maneuver through the defense. In the 37th match minute, Unidose II FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Coky Čok to maneuver through the defense. Alessandro Pavard took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 39th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Levon Sarkisyan. Unidose II FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 41st minute, Coky Čok hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Geovânio Veiga came up free with the goalie in the 42nd minute, the Pindobassu EC 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 Geovânio Veiga couldn't finish the play.

Pindobassu EC's Azmi Kamuran was substituted for Dorian Hoffmann. Pindobassu EC's Hugon Polkoski was substituted for Geovânio Veiga. Nilmar Vargas kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. Wilfredo Rodriguez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Henrique Pesquera, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Marcelo Diniz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Unidose II FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcelo Diniz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wilfredo Rodriguez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Pindobassu EC getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Hugon Polkoski hit a great ball. Wilfredo Rodriguez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Henrique Pesquera in the 62nd minute of the match. Wilfredo Rodriguez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcelo Diniz in the 67th minute of the match. Nilmar Vargas struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Levon Sarkisyan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pindobassu EC. Wilfredo Rodriguez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Song De Xiang, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Marcelo Diniz blasted a shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Wilfredo Rodriguez having to make a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Henrique Pesquera in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Wilfredo Rodriguez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Marcelo Diniz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pindobassu EC's Jorginho Munhoz was substituted for Jeff Beck. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Henrique Pesquera in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Wilfredo Rodriguez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Henrique Pesquera received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Wilfredo Rodriguez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Andrézinho França hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. Wilfredo Rodriguez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Henrique Pesquera in the 88th minute of the match. Pindobassu EC's Wilfredo Rodriguez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Henrique Pesquera in the 90th minute of play. Jean Lucas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alessandro Pavard hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. 95 minutes into the game, Leonardo Esteves was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pindobassu EC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Unidose II FC the free kick. Leonardo Esteves hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. Afonso Vargas came free in the 97th minute and tried to tip the ball over Wilfredo Rodriguez, but to the joy of Pindobassu EC's supporters the ball hit the crossbar and out. Unidose II FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Pindobassu EC for a fine match.