U23 World League

Maracaná
Spectators: 7749 (Terracing: 5813, Seating: 1782, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Fabricio Flores made the kick off which started today's match. 5 minutes into the match, Gustavo-Hernán Aliendro notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Brasil off's Laureano Guillelmo. Laureano Guillelmo was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Laureano Guillelmo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Laureano Guillelmo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. With a little luck, MORPH's Gustavo-Hernán Armani got control of the ball when Fabricio Flores tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 13th minute, Florencio Lixandro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gustavo-Hernán Armani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Casimiro Firmin in the 22nd minute of play. MORPH were furious when Silverio Eneas was red carded, 27 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In a very dangerous position, a player in MORPH fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 26th minute. Penalty! If Florencio Lixandro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gustavo-Hernán Armani made an important save on a dangerous shot by Florencio Lixandro in the 34th minute. 38 minutes into the match, MORPH's goal looked a bit too open when Casimiro Firmin came free, but Gustavo-Hernán Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mauro Tomi hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Florencio Lixandro in the 47th minute of play forced MORPH's goalkeeper Gustavo-Hernán Armani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 48th minute, Brasil off's Benedicto Oskitz dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 3-1. 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 referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Amancio Iraitz during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Gustavo-Hernán Armani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Casimiro Firmin, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz in the 62nd minute of play forced Brasil off's goalkeeper Laureano Guillelmo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gustavo-Hernán Armani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Casimiro Firmin in the 63rd minute of the match. After some careless play in the MORPH defense, Fabricio Flores kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gustavo-Hernán Armani. The MORPH fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gustavo-Hernán Armani should have stopped the shot. Brasil off's Tomás Pasqual was substituted for Casimiro Firmin. Brasil off made a substitution. Leo Ranolfo replaced Benedicto Oskitz. In the 80th match minute, MORPH was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alfredo Madeo to maneuver through the defense. Gustavo-Hernán Armani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leo Ranolfo in the 84th minute of play. 85 minutes into the game, Tomás Pasqual cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-1. Gustavo-Hernán Armani was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Brasil off had won after a very even match.