U23 World League

Daustad Stadium
Spectators: 7550 (Terracing: 5664, Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Christian Mendonça made the kick off which started today's match. Claudinho Taffarel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sebastian Kvernmo in the 7th minute. Claudinho Taffarel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christian Liknes in the 8th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christian Liknes in the 11th minute of play forced ☆ PERÓXIDOS ☆'s goalkeeper Claudinho Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Christer Kaland had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Romário Andrade kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Claudinho Taffarel was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Sebastian Kvernmo showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 16 minute of play. Big Ponta kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. 21 minutes into the match, ☆ PERÓXIDOS ☆'s goal looked a bit too open when Christian Liknes came free, but Claudinho Taffarel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A throw-in in the 24th minute of the game was made by Tobias Bjørdal with Christer Kaland as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Christian Mendonça fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Idar Istad having to interfere. Dag Ose's late challenge caught a ☆ PERÓXIDOS ☆'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dag Ose helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Daustad getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Dag Ose hit a great ball. In the 39th minute Christian Mendonça shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Idar Istad saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 42nd minute, Durval de Salles hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 43rd minute of the match, Christer Kaland got a very nice opportunity to score, but Claudinho Taffarel was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Romário Andrade's late challenge caught a Daustad's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Romário Andrade helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, ☆ PERÓXIDOS ☆'s Romário Andrade got a free kick in the 51st minute. Claudinho Taffarel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sebastian Kvernmo in the 56th minute of the match. Claudinho Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebastian Kvernmo in the 61st minute of play. Claudinho Taffarel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sebastian Kvernmo's shot from short distance in the 62nd minute. Idar Istad showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christian Mendonça, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Christian Mendonça struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Idar Istad didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ☆ PERÓXIDOS ☆. If Christian Mendonça had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Daustad's Idar Istad got control of the ball when Christian Mendonça tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Daustad's zone, Christian Mendonça stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Idar Istad came out of the goal and Christian Mendonça tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Daustad booed when ☆ PERÓXIDOS ☆ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Romário Andrade didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 83rd minute of the match Jan-Ivar Steiro sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Claudinho Taffarel skillfully saved the ball. ☆ PERÓXIDOS ☆'s Bebeto Secco was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Idar Istad in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. For all the effort they put into the match, the ☆ PERÓXIDOS ☆ players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Daustad.