U23 World League

Arena da Lua
Spectators: 7469 (Terracing: 5603, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Geovani do Nascimento started the match with the kick off. Hortêncio Senna struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Răzvan Fințescu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Vista Alegre FC. In the 8thth minute of the game Hortêncio Senna who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lunáticos FC's Răzvan Fințescu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Glauco de Souza hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. Pedrão Sarmento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zézinho Lago, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. In the 18th minute, Dráuzio de Alcântara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hortêncio Senna in the 22nd minute of play forced Lunáticos FC's goalkeeper Răzvan Fințescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Vista Alegre FC's Hortêncio Senna in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lunáticos FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 24th minute of the match Vista Alegre FC got a corner. Lunáticos FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Dráuzio de Alcântara ran over to the corner to take the kick. Dráuzio de Alcântara made a great header on Vista Alegre FC's corner, it was just that Lunáticos FC's Răzvan Fințescu managed to reach the ball for a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Geovani do Nascimento in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pedrão Sarmento prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edu Camargo got free with Pedrão Sarmento in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Pedrão Sarmento stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Geovani do Nascimento's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. The supporters of Lunáticos FC booed when Vista Alegre FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulo Renato Dracena didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vista Alegre FC's Pedrão Sarmento played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edu Camargo in the 33rd minute of play. In the 34th match minute, Lunáticos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jeremias Santos to maneuver through the defense. Pedrão Sarmento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zézinho Lago in the 38th minute of the match. Fernandinho Fontes struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Pedrão Sarmento didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lunáticos FC. Pedrão Sarmento took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zézinho Lago, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Răzvan Fințescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hortêncio Senna in the 47th minute of the match. 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.

53 minutes into the match, Lunáticos FC's goalkeeper Răzvan Fințescu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hortêncio Senna. Lunáticos FC were awarded a corner in the 56th minute after Vista Alegre FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Edu Camargo took the corner. Lunáticos FC's Edu Camargo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Pedrão Sarmento in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After 57 played minutes Vista Alegre FC got a freekick which was hit by Dráuzio de Alcântara. Hortêncio Senna struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Răzvan Fințescu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Vista Alegre FC. Hortêncio Senna could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Răzvan Fințescu made a huge save. Răzvan Fințescu was out of position in the 64 minute of play, and Hortêncio Senna capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Hortêncio Senna really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. In the 68thth minute of the game Geovani do Nascimento who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Vista Alegre FC's Pedrão Sarmento was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Hortêncio Senna's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 69thth minute, Răzvan Fințescu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Zézinho Lago received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Pedrão Sarmento tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Zézinho Lago received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Pedrão Sarmento tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lunáticos FC's Fernandinho Fontes got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A collision led to Vista Alegre FC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Zé Carlos França hit a great ball. In the 87th minute, Zézinho Lago left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Lunáticos FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Răzvan Fințescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hortêncio Senna in the 91st minute of play.