U23 World League

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 7509 (Terracing: 5632, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Eduardo Jon took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of Arrebimba o Malho SLB booed when América Magics Fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ermegildo Gorka didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Quim Barreiros in the 6th minute of play forced América Magics Fc's goalkeeper Will Goldthorpe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aldo Dias in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Will Goldthorpe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Aldo Dias's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Will Goldthorpe was relentless in the 10th minute of the game. Arrebimba o Malho SLB were awarded a corner in the 11th minute after América Magics Fc's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ota Rio took the corner. Olavo Eiró fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Will Goldthorpe having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Quim Barreiros in the 16th minute of play forced América Magics Fc's goalkeeper Will Goldthorpe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 20 minutes into the game, Quim Barreiros cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Will Goldthorpe was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 卫青 Bobo kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aldo Dias in the 24th minute of play forced América Magics Fc's goalkeeper Will Goldthorpe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aldo Dias received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Will Goldthorpe tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 27th minute Quim Barreiros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Will Goldthorpe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 29th minute of the match Arrebimba o Malho SLB got a corner. América Magics Fc's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ota Rio ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Ota Rio to fire away a dangerous shot which Will Goldthorpe despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Aldo Dias kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. In the 40th minute Quim Barreiros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Will Goldthorpe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 45thth minute of the game Aldo Dias who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but América Magics Fc's Will Goldthorpe was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Aldo Dias made a kick off. 51 minutes into the game, 卫青 Bobo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Marciano Eskuin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When the match had gone on for 57 minutes, 卫青 Bobo put it in 3-1 from a short distance just to the right of Marciano Eskuin. Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Marciano Eskuin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eduardo Jon in the 61st minute of play. Aldo Diass short, quick shot in the 62ndth minute got Will Goldthorpe to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Aldo Dias was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 62nd play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Aldo Dias could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Will Goldthorpe made a huge save. After 69 played minutes Arrebimba o Malho SLB got a freekick which was hit by Edelmiro Eladio. Will Goldthorpe made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aldo Dias in the 71st minute. América Magics Fc's defense didn't have a chance, in the 71st minute, when Aldo Dias scored to the left of an out of position Will Goldthorpe, making the score, 3-3. Ota Rio kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. 78 minutes into the match, Arrebimba o Malho SLB's goal looked a bit too open when Eduardo Jon came free, but Marciano Eskuin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Quim Barreiros received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Will Goldthorpe tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Eduardo Jon struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Marciano Eskuin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for América Magics Fc. 93 minutes into the match, Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Aldo Dias sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Will Goldthorpe narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Arrebimba o Malho SLB's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.