U23 World League

Colosseum of Pain
Spectators: 7467 (Terracing: 5601, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Donato Amatori kicked off to start the match. Andrea Banana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zé Ortiz in the 9th minute of play. 12 minutes into the match, IGUIPORÃ FC's goalkeeper Alfredo Paes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Federico Di Iorio. Federico Di Iorio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ciro Cino could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Alfredo Paes made a huge save. In the 44th minute, Antônio Carlos Abreu left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The IGUIPORÃ FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. In the 48th minute, Federico Di Iorio got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After the first half IGUIPORÃ FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Zé Ortiz made a kick off. In the 54th match minute, Alba FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fortunato Carlini to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to IGUIPORÃ FC getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Eduardo Barral hit a great ball. Alfredo Paes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Federico Di Iorio in the 57th minute of play. After a rather tough play, IGUIPORÃ FC's Eugênio Favoretto got a free kick in the 64th minute. After 66 minutes of play, Alba FC's Federico Di Iorio made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Alfredo Paes was left in no man's land by his defense there! IGUIPORÃ FC's Víktor dos Santos was substituted for Antônio Carlos Soares. Alfredo Paes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Donato Amatori, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Álvaro Dionísio charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Álvaro Dionísio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 72 played minutes IGUIPORÃ FC got a freekick which was hit by Álvaro Dionísio. An unexpectedly hard shot by Federico Di Iorio in the 73rd minute of play forced IGUIPORÃ FC's goalkeeper Alfredo Paes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Andrea Banana showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zé Ortiz, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Andrea Banana made a fantastic save in the 76th minute, when Eduardo Barral sent off a good shot on target. Federico Di Iorio struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Alfredo Paes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alba FC. IGUIPORÃ FC's Perivaldo Veloso was substituted for Eduardo Barral. 81 minutes into the match, IGUIPORÃ FC's goal looked a bit too open when Federico Di Iorio came free, but Alfredo Paes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, IGUIPORÃ FC's Benjamim Pinho got a free kick in the 81st minute. Andrea Banana made a fantastic save in the 84th minute, when Antônio Carlos Abreu sent off a good shot on target. 86 minutes into the game, Federico Di Iorio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Alfredo Paes was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Alba FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of IGUIPORÃ FC for a fine match.