U23 World League

Calizi Stadium Arena
Spectators: 7451 (Terracing: 5590, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 148) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rafael Clodio took the kick off in the first half of the match. Melquiades Patxi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pedro Paulo Paraíba in the 12th minute. Camilo Policarpio's late challenge caught a Calesso FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Camilo Policarpio helped the player get up and apologised. 16 minutes into the match, EL PEPO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Pedro Paulo Paraíba came free, but Melquiades Patxi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Walmyr Bezerra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgard Herauso in the 19th minute of the match. 20 minutes into the game, EL PEPO FC's Rafael Clodio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Walmyr Bezerra made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. EL PEPO FC's Celso Inge got a good chance for a goal in the 29th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Melquiades Patxi made a fantastic save in the 37th minute, when Nildo Berger sent off a good shot on target. EL PEPO FC's Melquiades Patxi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 46th minute of the match, managed to save EL PEPO FC from getting a goal against them. In the 47th match minute, Calesso FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Álvaro Gaúcho to maneuver through the defense. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Pedro Paulo Paraíba was the one to do the kick off. Pedro Paulo Paraíba's late challenge caught a EL PEPO FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Pedro Paulo Paraíba helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of EL PEPO FC booed when Calesso FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Paulo Paraíba didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 63rd minute, Pedro Paulo Paraíba made a precise shot to the right of Melquiades Patxi. EL PEPO FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. In the 68th match minute, EL PEPO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edgard Herauso to maneuver through the defense. In the 76th minute, Pedro Paulo Paraíba 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. Melquiades Patxi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Paulo Paraíba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Denis Guerrero kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Nildo Berger kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Celso Inge managed to get in a good position for a shot. EL PEPO FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Celso Inge was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Walmyr Bezerra breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 93 played minutes EL PEPO FC got a freekick which was hit by Tomás Satordi.