U23 World League

Sarkhouh Stadium
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) Rafael Meirelles started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 3 minutes into the match, Guararapes's goalkeeper Paulo Rosa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Munir Abdallah. In the 7th match minute, Guararapes was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João Vítor Esteves to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Guararapes's Paulo Rosa got control of the ball when Cheb El Ouafi tried to sneak it across the goal line. With an all-out effort, Salmiyah Power's Paulo Rosa threw himself towards the right post 10 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Epifanio Clementi, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Jussef Ben Mami showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gualter Cerezo, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. When Guararapes's Osmar Nunes in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Salmiyah Power's goalie prevented a goal. 32 minutes into the match, Salmiyah Power's goal looked a bit too open when Osmar Nunes came free, but Jussef Ben Mami reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Delfim Ferreira hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Munir Abdallah in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paulo Rosa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 38 minutes of play, Salmiyah Power's Munir Abdallah made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Paulo Rosa was left in no man's land by his defense there! Cristiano Senna fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jussef Ben Mami having to interfere. Paulo Rosa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Epifanio Clementi in the 43rd minute of the match. 45 minutes into the match, Salmiyah Power's goal looked a bit too open when Rafael Meirelles came free, but Jussef Ben Mami reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Epifanio Clementi to strike the kick off in the second half. Soltani Mami charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Soltani Mami the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. With a little luck, Salmiyah Power's Jussef Ben Mami got control of the ball when João Vítor Esteves tried to sneak it across the goal line. With 56 minutes on the clock, Orlando Simões commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Jussef Ben Mami made a fantastic save in the 60th minute, when João Vítor Esteves sent off a good shot on target. In the 65th minute Epifanio Clementi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paulo Rosa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 67th minute of the match, Cristiano Vargas got a very nice opportunity to score, but Jussef Ben Mami was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 69th minute Epifanio Clementi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paulo Rosa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rafael Meirelles who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 71stth minute tested the skills of Jussef Ben Mami when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Jussef Ben Mami took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Meirelles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With his leg Jussef Ben Mami managed to avoid a goal in the 75thth minute, when Guararapes's Rafael Meirelles fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. A hard shot 84 in the game by Rafael Meirelles from a close distance when the talented Jussef Ben Mami managed to make a qualified save. Salmiyah Power's players were relieved. Jussef Ben Mami made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rafael Meirelles in the 87th minute. Salmiyah Power made a substitution. Ismaïl Hadjadj replaced Cheb El Ouafi. Paulo Rosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Epifanio Clementi, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Paulo Rosa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Munir Abdallah, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Guararapes walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.