U23 World League

Arena Jaraguá
Spectators: 7491 (Terracing: 5619, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Percy Fernandez started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 0-1 became the score in the 4th minute when Marcelo Pereira elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. In the 9th minute Leonardo Meireles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Heintje Didarov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Juan Dracena got free with Josué Pinheiro in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Squadra Sulista's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Juan Dracena 11 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Luís Paulo Andrade during the 14th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Jaraguá do Sul FSCMZ's Luís Paulo Andrade got a free kick in the 14th minute. Rafael Godoi struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Heintje Didarov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Squadra Sulista. Leonardo Meireles recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Heintje Didarov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonardo Meireles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Heintje Didarov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelo Pereira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match had gone on for 39 minutes, Marcelo Pereira put it in 2-3 from a short distance just to the right of Heintje Didarov. After a rather tough play, Squadra Sulista's Marcelo Pereira got a free kick in the 41st minute. The referee felt a red card was in order, 43 minutes into the game, when Chris Guerreiro put in a rough tackle. In a very dangerous position, a player in Squadra Sulista fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 43rd minute. Penalty! Josué Pinheiro had in the 45thth minute some difficulties stopping Percy Fernandez's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Disappointed in the 2-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Leonardo Meireles to strike the kick off in the second half. Josué Pinheiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Percy Fernandez in the 51st minute of the match. 53 minutes into the match, Squadra Sulista's goal looked a bit too open when Percy Fernandez came free, but Josué Pinheiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Squadra Sulista's Al Pištěk got a free kick in the 56th minute. After 58 played minutes Jaraguá do Sul FSCMZ got a freekick which was hit by Angelo Silveira. A collision led to Squadra Sulista getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Elano Travassos hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Squadra Sulista's zone, Luiz Gustavo Pires stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Josué Pinheiro came out of the goal and Luiz Gustavo Pires tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Célio Cruz in the 65th minute of play forced Jaraguá do Sul FSCMZ's goalkeeper Heintje Didarov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juan Dracena in the 71st minute of play forced Squadra Sulista's goalkeeper Josué Pinheiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 72nd minute Juan Dracena shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Josué Pinheiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Squadra Sulista getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Rafael Godoi hit a great ball. A collision led to Jaraguá do Sul FSCMZ getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Dalmo Paranaense hit a great ball. Heintje Didarov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Leonardo Meireles's shot from short distance in the 84th minute. 84 minutes into the game, Angelo Silveira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Jaraguá do Sul FSCMZ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Squadra Sulista the free kick. After 86 minutes of play Jaraguá do Sul FSCMZ's Angelo Silveira was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. The supporters of Squadra Sulista booed when Jaraguá do Sul FSCMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelo Silveira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Leonardo Meireles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Leonardo Meireles received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Heintje Didarov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Squadra Sulista players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.