U23 World League

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Spectators: 7577 (Terracing: 5683, Seating: 1743, VIP seats: 151) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ronald Mc Donald made the kick off which started today's match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ronald Mc Donald in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arnaldo Macerio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match had gone on for 6 minutes, Ronald Mc Donald put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Arnaldo Macerio. Dorival Travassos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Americo Abechuco in the 8th minute of play. EL CERVECERO F.C.'s Arnaldo Macerio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 10th minute of the match, managed to save EL CERVECERO F.C. from getting a goal against them. Arnaldo Macerio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luiz Fernando Cerezo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 20 minutes into the match, Ronald Mc Donald notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of EL CERVECERO F.C.'s Arnaldo Macerio. Arnaldo Macerio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Ronald Mc Donald sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Xande Xande fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnaldo Macerio having to interfere. The supporters of Átomo F.C. booed when EL CERVECERO F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Americo Abechuco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arnaldo Macerio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Xande Xande in the 29th minute. If Xande Xande had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Denis Jayvier sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Niceto Furtado's late challenge caught a Átomo F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Niceto Furtado helped the player get up and apologised. Niceto Furtado kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. In the 40th minute of the match Douglas Douglas shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Arnaldo Macerio showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Arnaldo Macerio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albertinho Bertassi, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Americo Abechuco to strike the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Ronald Mc Donald managed to get in a good position for a shot. Átomo F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Ronald Mc Donald was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arnaldo Macerio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 56 minutes, Xande Xande made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. EL CERVECERO F.C.'s Arnaldo Macerio tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, Átomo F.C.'s Tostão Bastos got a free kick in the 59th minute. Dorival Travassos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Americo Abechuco in the 60th minute of play. 61 minutes had been played when some careless play by Átomo F.C.'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Americo Abechuco was slow to take the kick. During this time EL CERVECERO F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. After a rather tough play, EL CERVECERO F.C.'s Rodrigo Lizar got a free kick in the 64th minute. 65 minutes into the game, Átomo F.C.'s Ronald Mc Donald nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arnaldo Macerio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-0. Arnaldo Macerio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luiz Fernando Cerezo in the 67th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ronald Mc Donald in the 69th minute of play forced EL CERVECERO F.C.'s goalkeeper Arnaldo Macerio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 70th match minute, EL CERVECERO F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodrigo Lizar to maneuver through the defense. Átomo F.C.'s Gerson Salgado was substituted for Douglas Douglas. The supporters of Átomo F.C. booed when EL CERVECERO F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Constantino Pello didn't get a good kick on the ball. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Átomo F.C. had played much better football throughout.