U23 World League

Orange Cauldron
Spectators: 8038 (Terracing: 6029, Seating: 1849, VIP seats: 160) A collision led to Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Toninho Orange hit a great ball. When the match had gone on for 8 minutes, Ariel Lopez put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Chiquinho Guerra. After 15 played minutes Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ got a freekick which was hit by Luiz Fabiano Orange. A collision led to Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Rubens Cerezo hit a great ball. Luiz Fabiano Orange could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Julio Chumo made a huge save. In the 22nd minute Lautaro Acosta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Chiquinho Guerra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After taking down the ball on LEBRON's corner Lautaro Acosta fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Chiquinho Guerra quite easily take care of the ball. LEBRON's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lautaro Acosta in the 24th minute. The corner led to LEBRON's Ulises Ubarna getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. LEBRON's Julio Chumo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luiz Fabiano Orange in the 27th minute of play. Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ's Chiquinho Guerra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ariel Lopez in the 28th minute of play. In the 30th minute of the match Nestor Casado shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Chiquinho Guerra showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Julio Chumo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luiz Fabiano Orange, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. The supporters of LEBRON booed when Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rubens Cerezo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luiz Fabiano Orange charged in rather forcefully in the 37th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luiz Fabiano Orange the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 37 played minutes Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ got a freekick which was hit by Luiz Fabiano Orange. Oséias Orange received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Julio Chumo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Chiquinho Guerra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ariel Lopez in the 41st minute of the match. In the 42nd minute LEBRON were awarded a corner. Lautaro Acosta went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Lautaro Acosta almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ's Chiquinho Guerra did a great save. The audience was convinced that Luiz Fabiano Orange's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julio Chumo was relentless in the 48th minute of the game. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Lautaro Acosta to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52ndth minute of the game Lautaro Acosta who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ's Chiquinho Guerra was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Toninho Orange kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Toninho Orange was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 56 minutes into the match. After 56 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ! Julio Chumo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Léo Salles in the 63rd minute of the match. Chiquinho Guerra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ariel Lopez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 70th match minute, Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Germano Alvarenga to maneuver through the defense. LEBRON's Nacho Fernandez was substituted for Fernando Gómez. Chiquinho Guerra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lautaro Acosta in the 71st minute of the match. In the 74th minute, LEBRON's Nestor Casado dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-2. Dedé Quirino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Dedé Quirino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 85th minute, Lautaro Acosta 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rubens Cerezo in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Chumo saved LEBRON from getting behind. When Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ's Oséias Orange in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LEBRON's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ's Rubens Cerezo got a free kick in the 98th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. LEBRON walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.