U23 World League

LEÕES DO SUL
Spectators: 7522 (Terracing: 5742, Seating: 1760, VIP seats: 20) After 4 played minutes Leões do Sul 53 got a freekick which was hit by Joaquim Pernambucano. In the 6th minute of the game Rikard Hääger made a throw-in which Gunnar Österberg played forward. Rubinho Couto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Linus Koch in the 9th minute of the match. The supporters of Leões do Sul 53 booed when Warberg FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dominic Szoboszlai didn't get a good kick on the ball. Börje Magnusson stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Joaquim Pernambucano's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. The Warberg FC fans' excitement grew in the 16th match minute when Warberg FC's Johannes Bergendahl looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The audience was convinced that Johannes Bergendahl's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Rubinho Couto was relentless in the 25th minute of the game. With a little luck, Warberg FC's Börje Magnusson got control of the ball when Joaquim Pernambucano tried to sneak it across the goal line. Rubinho Couto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Johannes Bergendahl in the 33rd minute of play. In the 35th match minute, Leões do Sul 53 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Virgílio Sanches to maneuver through the defense. Linus Koch sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 42 minutes into the game, Horácio Favoretto recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Börje Magnusson. Horácio Favoretto showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. After a rather tough play, Warberg FC's Göran Skröder got a free kick in the 46th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Horácio Favoretto made a kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Horácio Favoretto in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Börje Magnusson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mário Santana charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mário Santana the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 68th match minute, Leões do Sul 53 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mário Santana to maneuver through the defense. After 70 minutes, Horácio Favoretto made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. Warberg FC's Börje Magnusson tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 72nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Leões do Sul 53's goalkeeper Rubinho Couto, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Rubinho Couto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Johannes Bergendahl's shot from short distance in the 76th minute. Rubinho Couto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Linus Koch, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Warberg FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Sören Hermansson in the 84th minute. The corner ended in Alexander Fristedt almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Leões do Sul 53's Rubinho Couto did a great save. The referee felt a red card was in order, 90 minutes into the game, when Kenneth Öberg put in a rough tackle. In the 90th minute, one of Warberg FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Warberg FC. In the 93rd minute there was a penalty for Leões do Sul 53. Virgílio Sanches stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Börje Magnusson. 3-1. In the 97th minute of the match, Linus Koch tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Rubinho Couto saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Leões do Sul 53 were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Warberg FC for a fine match.