U21 World League

Estadio Cerrado
Spectators: 7659 (Terracing: 5746, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) An unexpectedly hard shot by József Albert in the 5th minute of play forced Fecha Libre's goalkeeper Sergio Romero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Amado Henrico hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. The supporters of VERONA FC booed when Fecha Libre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sergios Ramos didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Juliane Alvarez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Fecha Libre's supporters rose to their feet, but Juliane Alvarez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dráusio Ortiz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Fecha Libre's Sergio Romero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dida Tróia in the 13th minute of play. Sergio Romero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marcus Batista's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. Sergio Romero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dida Tróia in the 17th minute of play. Sergio Romero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cléber Valle, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sergio Romero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dida Tróia in the 24th minute of play. Fecha Libre's Juliane Alvarez got a good chance for a goal in the 28th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 32 minutes into the match, VERONA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Juliane Alvarez came free, but Dráusio Ortiz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Fecha Libre getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Albano Betadur hit a great ball. Dráusio Ortiz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Juliane Alvarez in the 36th minute. Fecha Libre's Ale Garna was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dráusio Ortiz in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 38th match minute, Fecha Libre was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Blas Otsoa to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Juliane Alvarez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Fecha Libre's supporters rose to their feet, but Juliane Alvarez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dráusio Ortiz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The audience thought a goal was coming when Amado Henrico got free with Dráusio Ortiz in the 41st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 45 minutes into the match, Fecha Libre's goal looked a bit too open when Dida Tróia came free, but Sergio Romero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 46th minute, Blas Otsoa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 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.

Sergio Romero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcus Batista, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. In the 56th minute the ball was on its way in behind VERONA FC's goalkeeper Dráusio Ortiz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Alfredão Cosme might have been able to make a better finish in the 61st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Sergio Romero. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alfredão Cosme ran back to his position shaking his head. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Israel Mazuste during the 63rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of VERONA FC booed when Fecha Libre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Israel Mazuste didn't get a good kick on the ball. Juliane Alvarez struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Dráusio Ortiz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fecha Libre. Sergio Romero made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alfredão Cosme in the 68th minute. Dráusio Ortiz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juliane Alvarez in the 72nd minute of play. VERONA FC made a substitution. Renatinho Gaúcho replaced Cléber Valle. Juliane Alvarez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sergio Romero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfredão Cosme in the 80th minute of the match. 82 minutes into the match, Juliane Alvarez had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dráusio Ortiz. VERONA FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Juliane Alvarez was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Marcus Batista scored 1-1 in the 85th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Sergio Romero, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Dráusio Ortiz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juliane Alvarez in the 93rd minute of play. 96 minutes into the game, József Albert was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. VERONA FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Fecha Libre the free kick. The supporters of Fecha Libre booed when VERONA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. József Albert didn't get a good kick on the ball. Despite being the better team, VERONA FC failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.