U23 World League

Sao Januário
Spectators: 7669 (Terracing: 5752, Seating: 1764, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rafael Sobis got the match started through his kick off. 11 minutes into the match, Bandelocos's goalkeeper Nilson do Vale had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Matheus Paraíba. In the 23rd minute João Pirani shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nilson do Vale saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bandelocos's Nilson do Vale played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Angelo Maria in the 26th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Luiz Guilherme Varela managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bandelocos's supporters rose to their feet, but Luiz Guilherme Varela was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Robert Steffens breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rafael Sobis struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Robert Steffens didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bandelocos. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rafael Sobis in the 32nd minute of play forced Vascogoianiense FC's goalkeeper Robert Steffens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rafael Sobis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Angelo Maria's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nilson do Vale was relentless in the 40th minute of the game. Nilson do Vale made an important save on a dangerous shot by Angelo Maria in the 41st minute. Nilson do Vale took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from João Pirani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 46th minute, Natã dos Santos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

When Edvaldo Sabóia fell near the penalty area in the 50th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bandelocos's protests and gave Edvaldo Sabóia a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Bandelocos getting a freekick after 50 minutes play. Edvaldo Sabóia hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Angelo Maria in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nilson do Vale prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 57th minute Matheus Paraíba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nilson do Vale saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nilson do Vale showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angelo Maria, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Nilson do Vale took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Angelo Maria, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 59 in the game by Rafael Sobis from a close distance when the talented Robert Steffens managed to make a qualified save. Vascogoianiense FC's players were relieved. After 62 played minutes Bandelocos got a freekick which was hit by Ivo Vidal. Vascogoianiense FC's Robert Steffens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Henry Tormes in the 65th minute of play. After 66th play minutes Angelo Maria shot 1-0, a short shot which went by Nilson do Vale and just under the crossbar into goal. Sebastião Azevedo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Robert Steffens made a huge save. Bandelocos were awarded a corner in the 72th minute after Vascogoianiense FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Sebastião Azevedo took the corner. At last the ball reached Ivo Vidal at the corner, ending with a kick to difficult to stop for the goalkeeper of Vascogoianiense FC. 1-1. Nilson do Vale showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from João Pirani in the 75th minute of the match. When Edvaldo Sabóia was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 76 minutes had been played. In the 77th match minute, Bandelocos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edvaldo Sabóia to maneuver through the defense. Dorian Quirino took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 78th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Nilson do Vale. Bandelocos's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Nilson do Vale made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Angelo Maria in the 79th minute of play. Nilson do Vale stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Matheus Paraíba's shot from short distance in the 82nd minute. After a rather tough play, Bandelocos's Natã dos Santos got a free kick in the 83rd minute. Robert Steffens made a fantastic save in the 86th minute, when Sebastião Azevedo sent off a good shot on target. The corner ended in Sebastião Azevedo almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Vascogoianiense FC's Robert Steffens did a great save. Nilson do Vale made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Pirani in the 90th minute of play. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.