U23 World League

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Spectators: 7504 (Terracing: 5629, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gogo Lopez kicked off to start the match. S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Carlos Alberto Viana was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 4th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Túlio Negri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 16 minutes into the match, EL TITAN M.P.'s goalkeeper Pablo Rutenio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by João Carlos Gaspar. João Carlos Gaspar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Pablo Rutenio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Carlos Alberto Viana in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pablo Rutenio saved EL TITAN M.P. from getting behind. A hard shot 26 in the game by Carlos Alberto Viana from a close distance when the talented Pablo Rutenio managed to make a qualified save. EL TITAN M.P.'s players were relieved. 28 minutes into the match, S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's goal looked a bit too open when Gogo Lopez came free, but Vitor José reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Carlos Alberto Viana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After having played for 31 minutes, Gogo Lopez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. EL TITAN M.P.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Gogo Lopez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pablo Rutenio made an important save on a dangerous shot by João Carlos Gaspar in the 36th minute. After a defensive mix-up in EL TITAN M.P.'s zone, João Carlos Gaspar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pablo Rutenio came out of the goal and João Carlos Gaspar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carlos Alberto Viana in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pablo Rutenio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carlos Alberto Viana in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pablo Rutenio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 47 played minutes EL TITAN M.P. got a freekick which was hit by Gogo Lopez. Túlio Negri's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 49thth minute, Pablo Rutenio skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Carlos Alberto Viana to make the kick off. S.E.R. Caxias do Sul were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after EL TITAN M.P.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Carlos Alberto Viana took the corner. Carlos Alberto Viana made a great header on S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's corner, it was just that EL TITAN M.P.'s Pablo Rutenio managed to reach the ball for a save. 55 minutes into the match, S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's goal looked a bit too open when Gogo Lopez came free, but Vitor José reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pablo Rutenio didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Carlos Alberto Viana went, in the 60th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. 68 minutes into the game, Leon Rozarius was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. EL TITAN M.P.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave S.E.R. Caxias do Sul the free kick. S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's defense didn't have a chance, in the 73rd minute, when Gogo Lopez scored to the left of an out of position Vitor José, making the score, 2-1. 79 minutes into the match, João Carlos Gaspar notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of EL TITAN M.P.'s Pablo Rutenio. Pablo Rutenio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 82 minutes into the match, S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Túlio Negri sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Pablo Rutenio narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Carlos Alberto Viana in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pablo Rutenio saved EL TITAN M.P. from getting behind. Damaso Millan hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Leon Rozarius hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. In the 93rd minute, Ivo Mello hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 96 minutes into the match, S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's goal looked a bit too open when Gogo Lopez came free, but Vitor José reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. S.E.R. Caxias do Sul's Carlos Alberto Viana got a good chance for a goal in the 98th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. S.E.R. Caxias do Sul were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of EL TITAN M.P. for a fine match.