U23 World League

Parque Arara Canindé
Spectators: 7688 (Terracing: 5767, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jonah Ryan kicked off to start the match. Carlos Eduardo Donatello stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jonah Ryan's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chandler Bing in the 11th minute of play forced Reko-Recko 03™'s goalkeeper Carlos Eduardo Donatello to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12th minute Chandler Bing shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Eduardo Donatello saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Reko-Recko 03™ getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Camilo Fresnedo hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chandler Bing in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Eduardo Donatello prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Giuseppe de Souza during the 14th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 14th match minute, Reko-Recko 03™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Giuseppe de Souza to maneuver through the defense. Reko-Recko 03™'s Carlos Eduardo Donatello played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonah Ryan in the 15th minute of play. When Federico Valverde fell near the penalty area in the 17th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Reko-Recko 03™'s protests and gave Federico Valverde a yellow card for diving instead. In the 17th match minute, Reko-Recko 03™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Federico Valverde to maneuver through the defense. Reko-Recko 03™'s Carlos Eduardo Donatello played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonah Ryan in the 18th minute of play. When American Airlines's Chandler Bing in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Reko-Recko 03™'s goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Reko-Recko 03™ getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Ed Mundo hit a great ball. Carlos Eduardo Donatello showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chandler Bing, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Chandler Bing scored 0-1 in the 28th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Carlos Eduardo Donatello, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience was convinced that Jonah Ryan's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Carlos Eduardo Donatello was relentless in the 32nd minute of the game. 33 minutes into the match, Reko-Recko 03™'s goal looked a bit too open when Jonah Ryan came free, but Carlos Eduardo Donatello reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 39 minutes into the game, Jonah Ryan cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Carlos Eduardo Donatello was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chandler Bing in the 44th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Eduardo Donatello prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 45 minutes had been played when some careless play by Reko-Recko 03™'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Joseph Mahoney was slow to take the kick. During this time American Airlines's players had a chance to rest. 46 minutes into the game, Selman Ruzi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Reko-Recko 03™'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave American Airlines the free kick. In a very dangerous position, a player in Reko-Recko 03™ fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 46th minute. Penalty! Joseph Mahoney placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! The Reko-Recko 03™ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. American Airlines were winning 0-2.

Carlos Eduardo Donatello showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chandler Bing, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chandler Bing in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Eduardo Donatello prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Carlos Eduardo Donatello took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chandler Bing, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Reko-Recko 03™ getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Rodrigo Firmino hit a great ball. Chandler Bing struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Carlos Eduardo Donatello didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for American Airlines. Lumír Vosecký showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robinho Falcão, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Jonah Ryan who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 66thth minute tested the skills of Carlos Eduardo Donatello when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Jonah Ryans short, quick shot in the 69thth minute got Carlos Eduardo Donatello to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. A collision led to Reko-Recko 03™ getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Rodrigo Firmino hit a great ball. Carlos Eduardo Donatello was a little too slow when Jonah Ryan got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 72nd minute. The score was now 0-3. In the 76th minute Jonah Ryan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Eduardo Donatello saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 77 minutes into the match, Reko-Recko 03™'s goal looked a bit too open when Chandler Bing came free, but Carlos Eduardo Donatello reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 78 played minutes Reko-Recko 03™ got a freekick which was hit by Rodrigo Firmino. Jonah Ryan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Carlos Eduardo Donatello made a huge save. In the 79th minute, American Airlines's Jonah Ryan dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-4. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jonah Ryan in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Eduardo Donatello prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Chandler Bing in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Carlos Eduardo Donatello saved Reko-Recko 03™ from getting behind. American Airlines's Chandler Bing got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 91 minutes into the game, Alessandro Moraes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Reko-Recko 03™'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave American Airlines the free kick. A collision led to Reko-Recko 03™ getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Alessandro Moraes hit a great ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. American Airlines had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.