U23 World League

ARENA MINEIRA
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) The supporters of Eleven Nation Army booed when COURO COME FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nildo Pereira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nildo Pereira who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 9thth minute tested the skills of Marcus Svanér when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Duarte Mineiro in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcus Svanér prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 20th minute Karl-Magnus Spetz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but José Maria Pontes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. COURO COME FC's José Maria Pontes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sven Uter in the 22nd minute of play. COURO COME FC's José Maria Pontes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sune Nilsson in the 25th minute of play. The supporters of Eleven Nation Army booed when COURO COME FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bata Palma didn't get a good kick on the ball. COURO COME FC's José Maria Pontes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sune Nilsson in the 28th minute of play. Nildo Pereira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Marcus Svanér tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Marcus Svanér took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Duarte Mineiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcus Svanér took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Duarte Mineiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcus Svanér made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Duarte Mineiro in the 41st minute of play. José Maria Pontes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sune Nilsson in the 43rd minute of the match. With a little luck, Eleven Nation Army's Marcus Svanér got control of the ball when Nildo Pereira tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 45th minute, Karl-Magnus Spetz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nildo Pereira made a kick off. After a rather tough play, Eleven Nation Army's Kaj Engström got a free kick in the 52nd minute. If Bruninho Rodrigues had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Kaj Engström hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. COURO COME FC's Bruninho Rodrigues got a good chance for a goal in the 56th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Marcus Svanér stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nildo Pereira's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. José Maria Pontes made a fantastic save in the 60th minute, when Sune Nilsson sent off a good shot on target. In the 60th minute, Göran Kristiansson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marcus Svanér showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Duarte Mineiro in the 61st minute of the match. Duarte Mineiro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcus Svanér read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 64th minute of play. In the 67th minute Nildo Pereira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcus Svanér saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When COURO COME FC's Duarte Mineiro in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Eleven Nation Army's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nildo Pereira in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcus Svanér saved Eleven Nation Army from getting behind. Marcus Svanér stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nildo Pereira's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. After some careless play in the Eleven Nation Army defense, Duarte Mineiro kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marcus Svanér. The Eleven Nation Army fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marcus Svanér should have stopped the shot. In the 81st minute Nildo Pereira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcus Svanér saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to COURO COME FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Álvaro Neiva hit a great ball. After 89 played minutes COURO COME FC got a freekick which was hit by Bata Palma. Duarte Mineiro scored 2-0 in the 92nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marcus Svanér, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.