U23 World League

Estádio Jonas Lopes
Spectators: 7755 (Terracing: 5818, Seating: 1783, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Thierry Bianchini kicked off to start the match. Hugo Casomiro hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Eusébio Hoffmann made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Osvaldo Ardiles in the 8th minute of play. Vinícius Andrade came free with the goalkeeper in the 10th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Atilano Normando could save by the left post. Eusébio Hoffmann made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arsenio Aguilera in the 13th minute of play. In the 14th of the match, Hugo Casomiro tried to place the ball in the upper right corner, but Atilano Normando got in the way and made a wonderful save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Thierry Bianchini got free with Atilano Normando in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Omero Simpson in the 27th minute of play forced Guadalupe FC - CIMZ's goalkeeper Eusébio Hoffmann to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Guadalupe FC - CIMZ's Eusébio Hoffmann played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Osvaldo Ardiles in the 28th minute of play. 28 minutes into the game, El coca fc's Osvaldo Ardiles nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Eusébio Hoffmann made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Osvaldo Ardiles might have been able to make a better finish in the 30th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Eusébio Hoffmann. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Osvaldo Ardiles ran back to his position shaking his head. Eusébio Hoffmann showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Osvaldo Ardiles, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. With a little luck, El coca fc's Atilano Normando got control of the ball when Thierry Bianchini tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, Guadalupe FC - CIMZ's Chicão Capixaba got a free kick in the 43rd minute. After 46 minutes, Angelino Urko mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the El coca fc and the Guadalupe FC - CIMZ players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Guadalupe FC - CIMZ booed when El coca fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelino Urko didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Guadalupe FC - CIMZ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. El coca fc were winning 0-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Osvaldo Ardiles to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51stth minute of the game Vinícius Andrade who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but El coca fc's Atilano Normando was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Guadalupe FC - CIMZ getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. João Arantes hit a great ball. Ramón Guerra sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 60 minutes into the match, Guadalupe FC - CIMZ's goalkeeper Eusébio Hoffmann had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Agustin Costante. Gustavo Carioca charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gustavo Carioca the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of El coca fc booed when Guadalupe FC - CIMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustavo Carioca didn't get a good kick on the ball. Atilano Normando showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thierry Bianchini in the 62nd minute of the match. In the 64th minute, El coca fc's Arsenio Aguilera dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-3. After 70 minutes, Osvaldo Ardiles made it 0-4 with a short kick to the right side. Guadalupe FC - CIMZ's Eusébio Hoffmann tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Vinícius Andrade scored 1-4 in the 73rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Atilano Normando, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Omero Simpson got free with Eusébio Hoffmann in the 76th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Atilano Normando took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thierry Bianchini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 79 minutes into the game, one of El coca fc:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Atilano Normando had in the 80thth minute some difficulties stopping Ramón Guerra's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 80 minutes into the game, Ramón Guerra cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-4. Atilano Normando was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. A collision led to Guadalupe FC - CIMZ getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Gláuber Carioca hit a great ball. El coca fc's Atilano Normando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vinícius Andrade in the 85th minute of play. Guadalupe FC - CIMZ were awarded a corner in the 87th minute after El coca fc's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ramón Guerra took the corner. The audience thought a goal was coming when Omero Simpson got free with Eusébio Hoffmann in the 90th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Eusébio Hoffmann was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Omero Simpson showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-5 in the 93 minute of play. El coca fc's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.