U23 World League

Estádio Canindé
Spectators: 7474 (Terracing: 5607, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) Portuguesa's Charles Arantes started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 6 minutes into the match, 『挑战者』兄弟-浪子而已's 史扬超 sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Giovani de Amaral narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When 『挑战者』兄弟-浪子而已's 史扬超 in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Portuguesa's goalie prevented a goal. 黄星星 took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Charles Arantes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 18th minute 史扬超 shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Giovani de Amaral saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Giovani de Amaral took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 龙默宁, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Charles Arantes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. 黄星星 tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 黄星星 made an important save on a dangerous shot by Afonsinho Mattos in the 31st minute. In the 32nd match minute, 『挑战者』兄弟-浪子而已 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 龚银皓 to maneuver through the defense. 龙默宁 kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. Charles Arantes was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 39th minute. Portuguesa's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 39th minute Charles Arantes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but 黄星星 saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 『挑战者』兄弟-浪子而已's 黄星星 proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 43rd minute of the match, managed to save 『挑战者』兄弟-浪子而已 from getting a goal against them. When the match had gone on for 46 minutes, Charles Arantes took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for 黄星星 to make any attempt to save it. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for 史扬超 to strike the kick off in the second half. 黄星星 took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Charles Arantes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 55th match minute, Portuguesa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sidnei Faria to maneuver through the defense. Giovani de Amaral showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 郝棋宁, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Afonsinho Mattos charged in rather forcefully in the 74th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Afonsinho Mattos the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of 『挑战者』兄弟-浪子而已 booed when Portuguesa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Afonsinho Mattos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Giovani de Amaral was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but 郝棋宁 showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 78 minute of play. A collision led to 『挑战者』兄弟-浪子而已 getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. 龙默宁 hit a great ball. Betinho Severo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 84th minute, Charles Arantes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 88th minute, 杜浩彬 hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Charles Arantes in the 89th minute of play forced 『挑战者』兄弟-浪子而已's goalkeeper 黄星星 to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Afonsinho Mattos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Charles Arantes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Betinho Severo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.