U23 World League

Anfield
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gert Jansson took the kick off in the first half of the match. Arlindo Meireles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gert Jansson, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Arlindo Meireles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gert Jansson, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Teodoro Valle hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. In the 11th match minute, Beetlejuice was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jens-Erik Kock to maneuver through the defense. Jarl Pihlblad hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Eurico Marinho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Nestor Nunes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eurico Marinho in the 17th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Renato Aguiar in the 19th minute of play forced Beetlejuice's goalkeeper Nestor Nunes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 22nd minute, Gert Jansson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Abel Proença struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Nestor Nunes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Xurupita FC. Nestor Nunes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Renato Aguiar in the 37th minute of play. 38 minutes into the match, Xurupita FC's goalkeeper Arlindo Meireles had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Stig Matthiessen. 40 minutes had been played when some careless play by Xurupita FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Patric Kvalfält was slow to take the kick. During this time Beetlejuice's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Patric Kvalfält almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Xurupita FC's Arlindo Meireles did a great save. Arlindo Meireles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stig Matthiessen, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. Gabriel Björnberg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Arlindo Meireles made a huge save. Arlindo Meireles made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriel Björnberg in the 45th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mathias Maranhense in the 47th minute of play forced Beetlejuice's goalkeeper Nestor Nunes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mathias Maranhense was the one to do the kick off. After 55 played minutes Xurupita FC got a freekick which was hit by Joel Munhoz. Xurupita FC were furious when Joel Munhoz was red carded, 56 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Arlindo Meireles had in the 59thth minute some difficulties stopping Patric Kvalfält's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The supporters of Beetlejuice booed when Xurupita FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abel Proença didn't get a good kick on the ball. 75 minutes into the game, Gabriel Björnberg was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Beetlejuice's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Xurupita FC the free kick. A collision led to Beetlejuice getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Gabriel Björnberg hit a great ball. In the 83rd minute, Stig Matthiessen got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After a rather tough play, Xurupita FC's Teodoro Valle got a free kick in the 84th minute. A collision led to Beetlejuice getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Jens-Erik Kock hit a great ball. 89 minutes into the match, Beetlejuice's Gert Jansson sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Arlindo Meireles narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Gabriel Björnberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.