U23 World League

Banuatonga
Spectators: 7543 (Terracing: 5659, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Aílton Mota took the kick off in the first half of the match. Marcelo Bikendi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aílton Mota, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Oséias Aguiar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 8th minute. Marcelo Bikendi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Greencard's Marcelo Bikendi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thiti Machado in the 14th minute of play. Marcelo Bikendi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thiti Machado, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Cássio Simão fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcelo Bikendi having to interfere. Marcelo Bikendi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baltazar de Amorim in the 17th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aílton Mota in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcelo Bikendi saved Greencard from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tora Suarlan in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leopoldo Queirós saved Gracie Barra from getting behind. In a very dangerous position, a player in Greencard fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 22nd minute. Penalty! Greencard's Marcelo Bikendi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baltazar de Amorim in the 27th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aílton Mota in the 34th minute of play forced Greencard's goalkeeper Marcelo Bikendi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marcelo Bikendi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aílton Mota, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hélio Reis charged in rather forcefully in the 36th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hélio Reis the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 37 played minutes, Greencard's Tora Suarlan shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Leopoldo Queirós 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 Greencard reached it. In the 39th match minute, Gracie Barra was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aílton Mota to maneuver through the defense. Marcelo Bikendi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oséias Aguiar, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Greencard's Albertus Sadikin was substituted for Adeng Irianto. Marcelo Bikendi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aílton Mota in the 54th minute of the match. Mauro Jusepe hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Marcelo Bikendi acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 58th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Júnior Gonçalves. Oséias Aguiar who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 60thth minute tested the skills of Marcelo Bikendi when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 63 minutes into the match, Gracie Barra's goal looked a bit too open when Noah-Leon Hutagalung came free, but Leopoldo Queirós reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 65 played minutes Greencard got a freekick which was hit by Ismael Zaoui. After 66 minutes of play, Gracie Barra's Baltazar de Amorim made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Marcelo Bikendi was left in no man's land by his defense there! After some careless play in the Greencard defense, Oséias Aguiar kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marcelo Bikendi. The Greencard fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marcelo Bikendi should have stopped the shot. 75 minutes into the game, Flavinho Koehler was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gracie Barra's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Greencard the free kick. After 75 played minutes Gracie Barra got a freekick which was hit by Flavinho Koehler. The supporters of Gracie Barra booed when Greencard was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tora Suarlan didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Oséias Aguiar in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcelo Bikendi saved Greencard from getting behind. Oséias Aguiar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Marcelo Bikendi made a huge save. Flavinho Koehler hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. In the 97th minute, Aílton Mota reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Marcelo Bikendi. The goal made the score 0-3. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Gracie Barra had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.