U23 World League

MAURO ARENA
Spectators: 7680 (Terracing: 5761, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Leandro Damião made the kick off which started today's match. Dinamo Colorado's Wellington Abraão played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wasyl Pincoski in the 9th minute of play. 10 minutes into the match, Dinamo Colorado's goal looked a bit too open when Wasyl Pincoski came free, but Wellington Abraão reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th minute, Islam Slimani 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. Dinamo Colorado's Tadeu Brodel got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a little luck, Dinamo Colorado's Wellington Abraão got control of the ball when Islam Slimani tried to sneak it across the goal line. A hard shot 17 in the game by Islam Slimani from a close distance when the talented Wellington Abraão managed to make a qualified save. Dinamo Colorado's players were relieved. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Wasyl Pincoski in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Wellington Abraão saved Dinamo Colorado from getting behind. The audience was convinced that Wasyl Pincoski's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Wellington Abraão was relentless in the 20th minute of the game. Islam Slimani came free with the goalkeeper in the 25th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Wellington Abraão could save by the left post. Lu Hong Qiang showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Carvalho, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. With a little luck, Dinamo Colorado's Wellington Abraão got control of the ball when Islam Slimani tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Dinamo Colorado's goalkeeper Wellington Abraão, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Leandro Damião hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Islam Slimani had several of the Dinamo Colorado's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 45 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 1-0 score and a disappointed Wellington Abraão as he didn't even see the shot coming. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Islam Slimani made a kick off. In the 53rdth minute of the game Wasyl Pincoski who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Dinamo Colorado's Wellington Abraão was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Monge Mong fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lu Hong Qiang having to interfere. In the 57th minute, Adam Zacharczyk hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Wellington Abraão showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wasyl Pincoski in the 63rd minute of the match. Lu Hong Qiang took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monge Mong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Monge Mong struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Lu Hong Qiang didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Dinamo Colorado. Wellington Abraão showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Karol Kinic, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. After 73 played minutes Mauro got a freekick which was hit by Wasyl Pincoski. Dinamo Colorado made a substitution. Giovanni Prata replaced Monge Mong. The supporters of Mauro booed when Dinamo Colorado was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leandro Damião didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dinamo Colorado made a substitution. Miguel Trigo replaced Leandro Damião. Leandro Damião hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Giovanni Prata sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Mauro's Lu Hong Qiang got control of the ball when Miguel Trigo tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 85th minute, Miguel Trigo made a precise shot to the right of Lu Hong Qiang. Mauro's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. After a defensive mix-up in Mauro's zone, Miguel Trigo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lu Hong Qiang came out of the goal and Miguel Trigo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 95 minutes, Telmo Novaes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Dinamo Colorado's supporters crossed their fingers, but Telmo Novaes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.