U23 World League

Monumental do Bonfim
Spectators: 7554 (Terracing: 5667, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) Dudu Borges started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 8th minute, Mehmet Özdilek ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Reko Nybacka was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. In the 12th minute Mehmet Özdilek shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Reko Nybacka saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Catugi FC's Reko Nybacka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mehmet Özdilek in the 14th minute of play. Agnaldo Brodel kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Reko Nybacka showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Honorato Soveral, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Andy Berg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dudu Borges, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Olívio Mesquitas short, quick shot in the 22ndth minute got Andy Berg to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 24 minutes into the match, Rossoneri XI's goal looked a bit too open when Dudu Borges came free, but Andy Berg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Filiph Flink took the ball and in the 28 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Reko Nybacka. Reko Nybacka dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. If Dudu Borges had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dudu Borges didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 2-2 via right post in the game's 37th minute. Catugi FC's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! Olívio Mesquita recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Zé Augusto Castro hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Hubert Friberger managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rossoneri XI's supporters rose to their feet, but Hubert Friberger was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Reko Nybacka breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 46 minutes into the match, Rossoneri XI's goal looked a bit too open when Willian Tinoco came free, but Andy Berg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

In the 53rd minute Honorato Soveral shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Reko Nybacka saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Andy Berg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dudu Borges, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hubert Friberger's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Reko Nybacka firmly grabbed it by the left post. Andy Berg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dudu Borges in the 60th minute of the match. Olívio Mesquita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Andy Berg having to interfere. In the 68th minute, Mehmet Özdilek reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Reko Nybacka. The goal made the score 2-3. Reko Nybacka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mehmet Özdilek in the 73rd minute of play. Andy Berg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olívio Mesquita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rossoneri XI's Andy Berg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olívio Mesquita in the 77th minute of play. Reko Nybacka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mehmet Özdilek in the 78th minute of play. Catugi FC's Reko Nybacka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mehmet Özdilek in the 86th minute of play. 88 minutes into the match, Rossoneri XI's goal looked a bit too open when Walmir Duarte came free, but Andy Berg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 92nd match minute, Catugi FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aírton de Queiroz to maneuver through the defense. Rossoneri XI's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.