U23 World League

Arena EDI
Spectators: 7792 (Terracing: 5845, Seating: 1792, VIP seats: 155) Rafael Raymon made the kick off and thus started the match. 3 minutes into the match, EDI MZB's goal looked a bit too open when Rafael Raymon came free, but Luciano Matos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luciano Matos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Raymon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luciano Matos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Raymon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rafael Raymon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Luciano Matos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Big Babousa's Rafael Raymon in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye EDI MZB's goalie prevented a goal. The audience was convinced that Rafael Raymon's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Luciano Matos was relentless in the 17th minute of the game. Rafael Raymon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luciano Matos having to interfere. Luciano Matos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafael Raymon in the 25th minute of the match. Rafael Raymon's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Luciano Matos read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. Luciano Matos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Salvador Lizer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Through an outstanding action, after 30 minutes, Cipriano Crescencio successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Luciano Matos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rafael Raymon, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Cipriano Crescencio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kidlat Cabanit, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luciano Matos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rafael Raymon, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Caco Mota got free with Cipriano Crescencio in the 44th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rafael Raymon in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Luciano Matos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Rafael Raymon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tiago Machado to make the kick off. Big Babousa's Cipriano Crescencio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kidlat Cabanit in the 53rd minute of play. Rafael Raymon in the 55thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Luciano Matos, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 56 played minutes EDI MZB got a freekick which was hit by Aníbal Velasco. Luciano Matos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafael Raymon in the 59th minute of the match. EDI MZB's Luciano Matos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jairo Ixaka in the 61st minute of play. Big Babousa's Cipriano Crescencio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tiago Machado in the 62nd minute of play. Rafael Raymon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rafael Raymon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Luciano Matos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Big Babousa booed when EDI MZB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. David Andrade didn't get a good kick on the ball. 83 minutes into the match, EDI MZB's goal looked a bit too open when Ciriaco Evis came free, but Luciano Matos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, EDI MZB's Luciano Matos got control of the ball when Rafael Raymon tried to sneak it across the goal line. When EDI MZB's Kidlat Cabanit in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Big Babousa's goalie prevented a goal. Rafael Raymon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 95 minutes into the game, EDI MZB's Kidlat Cabanit nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cipriano Crescencio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. EDI MZB were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Big Babousa for a fine match.