U23 World League

MACAU STADIUM LUZ
Spectators: 7507 (Terracing: 5631, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mark Faiko kicked off to start the match. Silvério Granja made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabi Gol in the 4th minute of play. Silvério Granja showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mark Faiko, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Cristiano Pelé scored 1-0 in the 9th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Zé Antunes, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After having played for 13 minutes, Mark Faiko managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Goianésia E.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mark Faiko was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 16 minutes into the match, MACAU. F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Attila Kertész came free, but Silvério Granja reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Mark Faiko had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Zé Antunes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristiano Pelé in the 21st minute of play. Cristiano Pelé fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zé Antunes having to interfere. If Josué Aires had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 31st match minute, Goianésia E.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gabi Gol to maneuver through the defense. Attila Kertész fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Silvério Granja having to interfere. Silvério Granja showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Attila Kertész in the 38th minute of the match. Zé Antunes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rodrigo Jesus's shot from short distance in the 45th minute. Cristiano Pelé might have been able to make a better finish in the 46th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Zé Antunes. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cristiano Pelé ran back to his position shaking his head. Zé Antunes didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cristiano Pelé went, in the 46th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-0 was the resulting score. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cristiano Pelé made a kick off. Gabi Gol recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Diego Almeida hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. A collision led to Goianésia E.C getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Diego Almeida hit a great ball. In the 58th minute, Attila Kertész hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Zé Antunes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristiano Pelé in the 60th minute of the match. Silvério Granja made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mark Faiko in the 61st minute of play. Cristiano Pelé sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Thanks to some nice moves Gabi Gol could shoot a difficult shot in the 66th minute, which Silvério Granja however easily saved by the left post. Gabi Gol charged in rather forcefully in the 67th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gabi Gol the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of MACAU. F.C booed when Goianésia E.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gabi Gol didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 70th minute, Tomasz Poniewaz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 71 minutes, Albérico Fonseca managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MACAU. F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Albérico Fonseca was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cristiano Pelé received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Zé Antunes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tomasz Poniewaz kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Zé Antunes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cristiano Pelé's shot from short distance in the 78th minute. MACAU. F.C were awarded a corner in the 79th minute after Goianésia E.C's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Su Cheng Ang took the corner. Cristiano Pelé sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 85 played minutes MACAU. F.C got a freekick which was hit by Fabiano Mendes. In the 86th minute of the match Diego Almeida sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Silvério Granja skillfully saved the ball. Gabi Gol'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 92nd minute of play. When MACAU. F.C's Rodrigo Jesus in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Goianésia E.C's goalie prevented a goal. MACAU. F.C's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.