U23 World League

MACAU STADIUM LUZ
Spectators: 7567 (Terracing: 5676, Seating: 1740, VIP seats: 151) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Julian Zielinski got the match started through his kick off. 9 minutes into the match, Mafia Koniaka's goal looked a bit too open when Rodrigo Jesus came free, but Szymon Zecman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. MACAU. F.C's Silvério Granja played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wlodzimierz Rzeszutek in the 11th minute of play. With a little luck, Mafia Koniaka's Szymon Zecman got control of the ball when Cristiano Pelé tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 23rd match minute, MACAU. F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Su Cheng Ang to maneuver through the defense. Silvério Granja showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julian Zielinski, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Julian Zielinski kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Silvério Granja made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emil Tusk in the 35th minute of play. With a little luck, Mafia Koniaka's Szymon Zecman got control of the ball when Albérico Fonseca tried to sneak it across the goal line. Szymon Zecman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristiano Pelé in the 42nd minute of play. Szymon Zecman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodrigo Jesus in the 43rd minute of play. The supporters of Mafia Koniaka booed when MACAU. F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivan Olano didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to MACAU. F.C getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Ivan Olano hit a great ball. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cristiano Pelé was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Mafia Koniaka's goal looked a bit too open when Albérico Fonseca came free, but Szymon Zecman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Szymon Zecman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albérico Fonseca in the 57th minute of play. In the 59th minute, Fabiano Mendes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fabiano Mendes kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Silvério Granja was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 62nd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Zygmunt Derlanga. When Mafia Koniaka's Julian Zielinski in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MACAU. F.C's goalie prevented a goal. Albérico Fonseca's late challenge caught a Mafia Koniaka's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Albérico Fonseca helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Mafia Koniaka booed when MACAU. F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albérico Fonseca didn't get a good kick on the ball. Emil Tusk sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 75 minutes into the game, Gustavo França was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MACAU. F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mafia Koniaka the free kick. Gustavo França hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. After having played for 76 minutes, Julian Zielinski managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mafia Koniaka's supporters crossed their fingers, but Julian Zielinski was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Emil Tusk's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Silvério Granja read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 78th minute of play. Napoleon Tarasek hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Silvério Granja made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Julian Zielinski in the 84th minute of play. After 88 played minutes, Mafia Koniaka's Zygmunt Derlanga shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Silvério Granja 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 Mafia Koniaka reached it. Albérico Fonseca fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Szymon Zecman having to interfere. Chants of Mafia Koniaka echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as MACAU. F.C had held the ball for most of the match.