U23 World League

Marcos Mazer
Spectators: 7695 (Terracing: 5772, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 153) Laércio Paraíba started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. MAZER SAF's Hermínio Eger played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lorenz Solar in the 4th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, ASI NOMAS FC's goalkeeper Tang Yu Gang had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Laércio Paraíba. A collision led to ASI NOMAS FC getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Lorenz Solar hit a great ball. Tang Yu Gang took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Laércio Paraíba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tano Rioz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Hermínio Eger tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tang Yu Gang made an important save on a dangerous shot by Igor Coronado in the 24th minute. Lucas Veríssimo hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. ASI NOMAS FC's Tang Yu Gang played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rodrigo Garro in the 27th minute of play. In the 29th match minute, MAZER SAF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos-Armando Valderrama to maneuver through the defense. Carlos-Armando Valderrama could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 32nd minute of the match, but Tang Yu Gang made a huge save. Igor Coronado charged in rather forcefully in the 34th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Igor Coronado the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 35th minute of the match Tano Rioz shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Hermínio Eger showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 39 minutes into the game, ASI NOMAS FC's Peru Fontan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hermínio Eger made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Hermínio Eger took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tano Rioz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tang Yu Gang made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carlos-Armando Valderrama in the 43rd minute. Igor Coronado came free with the goalkeeper in the 46th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Tang Yu Gang could save by the left post. Tang Yu Gang showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Laércio Paraíba in the 48th minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Igor Coronado took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tang Yu Gang. Tang Yu Gang dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. In the 57th match minute, MAZER SAF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Laércio Paraíba to maneuver through the defense. In the 66th minute, Peru Fontan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 72 minutes into the match, ASI NOMAS FC's Peru Fontan sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Hermínio Eger narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 73 minutes into the match, ASI NOMAS FC's goal looked a bit too open when Laércio Paraíba came free, but Tang Yu Gang reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tang Yu Gang showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carlos-Armando Valderrama, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Tang Yu Gang took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Igor Coronado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice moves Tano Rioz could shoot a difficult shot in the 86th minute, which Hermínio Eger however easily saved by the left post. After a rather tough play, ASI NOMAS FC's Lorenz Solar got a free kick in the 87th minute. Tang Yu Gang took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlos-Armando Valderrama, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tang Yu Gang made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos-Armando Valderrama in the 91st minute of play. After a rather tough play, ASI NOMAS FC's Ryan Algara got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.