U23 World League

Landulfos FC Brasil
Spectators: 7702 (Terracing: 5778, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Arlindo Vargas got the match started through his kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rostislav Sitarski in the 2nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Silas Britto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Silas Britto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rostislav Sitarski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Silas Britto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eloi Ocomardia in the 6th minute of play. 7 minutes had been played when some careless play by Landulfos FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Tzvetoslav Vúlchov was slow to take the kick. During this time VN SOKOLI-VARNA's players had a chance to rest. Róbson Negri thought of kicking away a contribution in front of goal but messed it up so badly that the ball went to the right of an astonished Silas Britto, a very annoying self made goal in the 7th minute which led to 0-1. Silas Britto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rostislav Sitarski, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Silas Britto didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Eloi Ocomardia went, in the 13th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. VN SOKOLI-VARNA were awarded a corner in the 17th minute after Landulfos FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tzvetoslav Vúlchov took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Trifon Mladenov got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Silas Britto quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. With a little luck, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov got control of the ball when Sergio Martins tried to sneak it across the goal line. Silas Britto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vihren Bozhanov in the 20th minute of play. Silas Britto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eloi Ocomardia's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. When the match had gone on for 22 minutes, Eloi Ocomardia put it in 0-3 from a short distance just to the right of Silas Britto. A collision led to VN SOKOLI-VARNA getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Neno Vladimirov hit a great ball. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sergio Martins in the 26th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tzvetoslav Vúlchov during the 31st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Tzvetoslav Vúlchov hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. In the 32nd minute, Sergio Martins sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov didn't even have to move. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Carlos Linares in the 34th minute of play. In the 35th minute Landulfos FC were awarded a corner. Sergio Martins went to the cornerflag to take it. The supporters of VN SOKOLI-VARNA booed when Landulfos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raúl Garcia didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 40th minute of the match Tzvetoslav Vúlchov sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Silas Britto skillfully saved the ball. Silas Britto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rostislav Sitarski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Carlos Linares in the 46th minute of play. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Carlos Linares in the 46th minute of play. The Landulfos FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. VN SOKOLI-VARNA were winning 0-3.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Eloi Ocomardia to make the kick off. Silas Britto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vihren Bozhanov in the 51st minute of the match. After 52 played minutes VN SOKOLI-VARNA got a freekick which was hit by Vihren Bozhanov. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Trifon Mladenov during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Sergio Martins kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. 61 minutes into the match, Sergio Martins notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov. Haralampi Kúrkelanov was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Haralampi Kúrkelanov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Carlos Linares in the 65th minute of the match. After having played for 67 minutes, Vihren Bozhanov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vihren Bozhanov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Vihren Bozhanov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 69th minute of the match, but Silas Britto made a huge save. After 69 played minutes VN SOKOLI-VARNA got a freekick which was hit by Neno Vladimirov. After 70 played minutes, Landulfos FC's Marcelo Falcão shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Haralampi Kúrkelanov came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Landulfos FC reached it. Haralampi Kúrkelanov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sergio Martins in the 78th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sergio Martins in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Haralampi Kúrkelanov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 85 played minutes VN SOKOLI-VARNA got a freekick which was hit by Neno Vladimirov. Silas Britto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vihren Bozhanov in the 87th minute of play. Haralampi Kúrkelanov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sergio Martins in the 89th minute of the match. In the 90th match minute, Landulfos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wanderson Recife to maneuver through the defense. 91 minutes into the game, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Eloi Ocomardia nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Silas Britto made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-4. Luiz Leme charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luiz Leme the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of VN SOKOLI-VARNA booed when Landulfos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luiz Leme didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched VN SOKOLI-VARNA eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.