U23 World League

Marcelo Gallardo
Spectators: 7537 (Terracing: 5654, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) In the 2nd minute Emanuel Baiano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aaron Mero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 6 minutes into the game, Adelino Ramos cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Aaron Mero was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Emanuel Baiano scored 0-2 in the 9th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Aaron Mero, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adelino Ramos in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aaron Mero prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Until Five's Emanuel Baiano in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Yofré AFC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 15th minute Emanuel Baiano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aaron Mero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Yofré AFC's Aaron Mero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emanuel Baiano in the 16th minute of play. Oscar Chaime kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. When Dario Tipi fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Yofré AFC's protests and gave Dario Tipi a yellow card for diving instead. André Luís Moura received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Aaron Mero tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the match had gone on for 30 minutes, Emanuel Baiano put it in 0-3 from a short distance just to the right of Aaron Mero. Aaron Mero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vicente de Amorim in the 34th minute of play. 35 minutes into the game, Oscar Chaime was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Yofré AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Until Five the free kick. After 35 played minutes Yofré AFC got a freekick which was hit by Oscar Chaime. Aaron Mero came out of the goal in the 36th minute to try and stop a shot by Until Five's Emanuel Baiano. But to his dismay, Emanuel Baiano quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-4. Oscar Chaime was shown his second yellow card after 42 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The supporters of Yofré AFC booed when Until Five was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Régis Baptista didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half Until Five were leading 0-5. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 53rd minute, Emanuel Baiano made a precise shot to the right of Aaron Mero. Yofré AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-6. Vicente de Amorim hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. Aaron Mero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Baiano, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Igor Leme managed to get in a good position for a shot. Until Five's supporters rose to their feet, but Igor Leme was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aaron Mero breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 65 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Yofré AFC! Aaron Mero had in the 66thth minute some difficulties stopping André Luís Moura's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Yofré AFC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 67th minute, when Adelino Ramos scored to the left of an out of position Aaron Mero, making the score, 0-7. Emanuel Baiano in the 71stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Aaron Mero, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 77 minutes into the match, Yofré AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Adelino Ramos came free, but Aaron Mero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leonel Monico kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. A collision led to Yofré AFC getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Jacobo Hernandez hit a great ball. Emanuel Baiano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 83rd minute of the match, but Aaron Mero made a huge save. Emanuel Baiano succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 0-9 in the 86th playminute. In the 95th minute Adelino Ramos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aaron Mero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Yofré AFC booed when Until Five was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emanuel Baiano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Until Five's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.