U23 World League

PINGO PINGO ARENA
Spectators: 7771 (Terracing: 5829, Seating: 1787, VIP seats: 155) Raul Isias showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luiz Torres, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luiz Torres in the 5th minute of play forced PINGO PINGO's goalkeeper Raul Isias to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Xandeco FC's Luiz Torres in the 5th minute got a chance for a shot 5th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye PINGO PINGO's goalie prevented a goal. Xandeco FC's Krama Bollen proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 8th minute of the match, managed to save Xandeco FC from getting a goal against them. Arnoldo Licerio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Krama Bollen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 16th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dino Amorim in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Raul Isias prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind Xandeco FC's goalkeeper Krama Bollen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Luiz Torres hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. A sloppy throw-in by Samuel Gonçalves in the 24th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by PINGO PINGO's Abelardo Ramos. Raul Isias showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Enio Ceresso, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Arnoldo Licerio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez managed to get in a good position for a shot. PINGO PINGO's supporters rose to their feet, but Leandro Gonzalez Pirez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Krama Bollen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Samuel Gonçalves charged in rather forcefully in the 39th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Samuel Gonçalves the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Xandeco FC's Samuel Gonçalves got a free kick in the 39th minute. 45 minutes into the match, PINGO PINGO's goal looked a bit too open when Dino Amorim came free, but Raul Isias reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half Xandeco FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Dino Amorim stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Dino Amorim struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Raul Isias didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Xandeco FC. In the 65th minute the ball was on its way in behind Xandeco FC's goalkeeper Krama Bollen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a little luck, PINGO PINGO's Raul Isias got control of the ball when Enio Ceresso tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 71 played minutes PINGO PINGO got a freekick which was hit by Federico Frankenhaeuser. With a little luck, PINGO PINGO's Raul Isias got control of the ball when Geraldo Palmeira tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 73rd match minute, Xandeco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Enio Ceresso to maneuver through the defense. Arnoldo Licerio blasted a shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Krama Bollen having to make a save. 74 minutes into the match, Xandeco FC's goal looked a bit too open when Arnoldo Licerio came free, but Krama Bollen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Raul Isias made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Luiz Torres sent off a good shot on target. With his leg Raul Isias managed to avoid a goal in the 79thth minute, when Xandeco FC's Dino Amorim fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 80 played minutes PINGO PINGO got a freekick which was hit by António Frankenhaeuser. Xandeco FC's Krama Bollen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arnoldo Licerio in the 92nd minute of play.