U21 World League

San Giorgio
Spectators: 7683 (Terracing: 5773, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 140) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Wanderson Ceresso kicked off to start the match. Aurelio Piola's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dalmo Esteves read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 2nd minute of play. 4 minutes into the match, forsal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Frederico Leme came free, but Huang Hao Chuan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 5 minutes into the game, Narciso Pernambucano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tamboril's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave forsal FC the free kick. In the 5th minute, Narciso Pernambucano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Claudio Mattioli managed to get in a good position for a shot. forsal FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Claudio Mattioli was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dalmo Esteves breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Tamboril booed when forsal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sandaili Solbeida didn't get a good kick on the ball. José Vítor Lara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Huang Hao Chuan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Wilian Valle charged in rather forcefully in the 13th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Wilian Valle the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Wilian Valle hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. Cristiano Carlini struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Dalmo Esteves didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for forsal FC. 22 minutes into the game, one of Tamboril:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Dalmo Esteves stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Claudio Mattioli's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. Claudio Mattioli hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wanderson Ceresso in the 34th minute of play forced forsal FC's goalkeeper Huang Hao Chuan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dalmo Esteves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aurelio Piola in the 39th minute of the match. Frederico Leme blasted a shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Huang Hao Chuan having to make a save. José Vítor Lara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Huang Hao Chuan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Claudio Mattioli stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Huang Hao Chuan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Wanderson Ceresso in the 62nd minute. Claudio Mattioli walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Claudio Mattioli hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Wanderson Ceresso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Huang Hao Chuan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to forsal FC getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Alfonso Ceci hit a great ball. Tamboril's Narciso Pernambucano got his second yellow card of the match in the 83rd minute. The referee ordered Narciso Pernambucano off the ground. When forsal FC's Claudio Mattioli in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tamboril's goalie prevented a goal. Cristiano Carlini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. forsal FC's Claudio Mattioli got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 93 minutes into the game, Fedele Onori was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. forsal FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tamboril the free kick. Fedele Onori was shown his second yellow card after 98 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Fedele Onori hit a great freekick 98 minutes into the match. José Vítor Lara's shot from long distance in the 99th minute was not bad at all, but forsal FC's Huang Hao Chuan knew what was happening and pushed the ball into his arms just before it hit the right post. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Tamboril eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.