U23 World League

INFRAMUNDO STADIUM
Spectators: 7655 (Terracing: 5743, Seating: 1760, VIP seats: 152) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Isaac Procopio started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Celestino Barbosa in the 4th minute of play forced AFC CERBEROS's goalkeeper Murilo Peixoto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Murilo Peixoto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Celestino Barbosa in the 8th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Isaac Ciano in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cayetano Perutxo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Murilo Peixoto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anselmo Indalecio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 16 minutes into the match, AFC CERBEROS's goal looked a bit too open when Anastasio Petrigai came free, but Murilo Peixoto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 18 minutes into the game, Angel Harriet was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. the xeneise dream team's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AFC CERBEROS the free kick. A collision led to the xeneise dream team getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Angel Harriet hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in the xeneise dream team's zone, Isaac Ciano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cayetano Perutxo came out of the goal and Isaac Ciano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cayetano Perutxo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Anacleto Sanchez in the 24th minute. 26 minutes into the game, AFC CERBEROS's Cristobal Orlandus nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cayetano Perutxo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Murilo Peixoto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anastasio Petrigai in the 29th minute of play. When Cristobal Orlandus fell near the penalty area in the 29th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AFC CERBEROS's protests and gave Cristobal Orlandus a yellow card for diving instead. After 30 played minutes AFC CERBEROS got a freekick which was hit by Cristobal Orlandus. Murilo Peixoto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaac Procopio, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. 32 minutes into the match, AFC CERBEROS's goal looked a bit too open when Anselmo Indalecio came free, but Murilo Peixoto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alfonso Lastur recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of the xeneise dream team booed when AFC CERBEROS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anacleto Sanchez didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Isaac Procopio managed to get in a good position for a shot. the xeneise dream team's supporters rose to their feet, but Isaac Procopio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Murilo Peixoto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Isaac Ciano to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute Anselmo Indalecio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Murilo Peixoto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Anacleto Sanchez during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, AFC CERBEROS's Anacleto Sanchez got a free kick in the 54th minute. 59 minutes into the match, AFC CERBEROS's goal looked a bit too open when Isaac Procopio came free, but Murilo Peixoto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. AFC CERBEROS's Murilo Peixoto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anastasio Petrigai in the 61st minute of play. Cayetano Perutxo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaac Ciano, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Murilo Peixoto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celestino Barbosa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 76 minutes into the match, the xeneise dream team's goal looked a bit too open when Isaac Ciano came free, but Cayetano Perutxo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cayetano Perutxo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Isaac Ciano's shot from short distance in the 77th minute. Lisandro Suarez kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. In the 79th minute, AFC CERBEROS's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Anastasio Petrigai fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristobal Orlandus in the 83rd minute of play forced the xeneise dream team's goalkeeper Cayetano Perutxo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 84th minute of the match AFC CERBEROS got a corner. the xeneise dream team's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Felix Azibar ran over to the corner to take the kick. Serafino Ofelio was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 89 minutes into the match. Serafino Ofelio kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. In the 90th minute, Celestino Barbosa 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. 94 minutes into the match, AFC CERBEROS's goalkeeper Murilo Peixoto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Celestino Barbosa. the xeneise dream team were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.