U23 World League

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Spectators: 7720 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1776, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Alvaro Scarcella kicked off to start the match. In the 5th minute, Alvaro Scarcella got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Alvaro Scarcella sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 10 minutes, Jeff Beck mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Pindobassu EC and the Cx AY YILDIZ T.I.M. Cx players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 11 played minutes Pindobassu EC got a freekick which was hit by Jeff Beck. Wilfredo Rodriguez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alvaro Scarcella, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. 17 minutes into the match, Cx AY YILDIZ T.I.M. Cx's goalkeeper Thaddeus Paleov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jeff Beck. Wilfredo Rodriguez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alvaro Scarcella, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Alvaro Scarcella kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. Lincoln Tracy hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. 29 minutes into the match, Cx AY YILDIZ T.I.M. Cx's goal looked a bit too open when Jeff Beck came free, but Thaddeus Paleov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alvaro Scarcella in the 33rd 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. Cx AY YILDIZ T.I.M. Cx's Gencal Sayıl got a good chance for a goal in the 42nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jeff Beck could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Thaddeus Paleov made a huge save. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Jeff Beck to make the kick off. With a little luck, Pindobassu EC's Wilfredo Rodriguez got control of the ball when Alvaro Scarcella tried to sneak it across the goal line. 60 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 Alvaro Scarcella. The supporters of Cx AY YILDIZ T.I.M. Cx booed when Pindobassu EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Olavo Linares didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cx AY YILDIZ T.I.M. Cx made a substitution. Richard Glenda replaced Alvaro Scarcella. After a rather tough play, Pindobassu EC's Olavo Linares got a free kick in the 65th minute. In the 78th minute, Tibor Bolwig hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pindobassu EC's Wilian Mendonça was substituted for Geovânio Veiga. Cx AY YILDIZ T.I.M. Cx were furious when Tytus Turak was red carded, 82 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Thaddeus Paleov had in the 84thth minute some difficulties stopping Jeff Beck's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After a rather tough play, Cx AY YILDIZ T.I.M. Cx's Lincoln Tracy got a free kick in the 89th minute. In the 90th minute of the match Mário Azevedo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Thaddeus Paleov skillfully saved the ball. When Mário Azevedo fell near the penalty area in the 94th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pindobassu EC's protests and gave Mário Azevedo a yellow card for diving instead. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Cx AY YILDIZ T.I.M. Cx eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.