U23 World League

FERNANDO ALI
Spectators: 7756 (Terracing: 5819, Seating: 1783, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Yuri Paranaense kicked off to start the match. Espigão Steamrollers's Gonçalo de Medeiros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lázaro Machado in the 3rd minute of play. Gonçalo de Medeiros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lázaro Machado, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. The supporters of Espigão Steamrollers booed when TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aríel Salinas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gonçalo de Medeiros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lázaro Machado, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Rob Sinclair's late challenge caught a Espigão Steamrollers's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rob Sinclair helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB's Rob Sinclair got a free kick in the 26th minute. Atahan Balon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Francisco Félix in the 26th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Leonardo Tanio got free with Gonçalo de Medeiros in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 30 minutes into the match, TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB's goal looked a bit too open when Ángel Romero came free, but Atahan Balon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Espigão Steamrollers booed when TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pastor Benvido didn't get a good kick on the ball. Francisco Félix took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 32nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Atahan Balon. TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Ángel Romero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Atahan Balon having to interfere. Jeronimo Mazuste kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. After having played for 36 minutes, Durvalino Carneiro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Espigão Steamrollers's supporters crossed their fingers, but Durvalino Carneiro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB's Atahan Balon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ángel Romero in the 38th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lázaro Machado in the 41st minute of play forced Espigão Steamrollers's goalkeeper Gonçalo de Medeiros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 44th minute, Pastor Benvido hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 45th minute of the match Francisco Félix sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Atahan Balon skillfully saved the ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jeronimo Mazuste was the one to do the kick off. In the 56th minute Durvalino Carneiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Atahan Balon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Gert Västberg hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Yuri Paranaense got free with Atahan Balon in the 59th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gonçalo de Medeiros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lázaro Machado, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Gonçalo de Medeiros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lázaro Machado, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Gonçalo de Medeiros showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lázaro Machado in the 67th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Jeronimo Mazuste's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gonçalo de Medeiros was relentless in the 68th minute of the game. Gonçalo de Medeiros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lázaro Machado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 75th minute Lázaro Machado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gonçalo de Medeiros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB's zone, Ángel Romero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Atahan Balon came out of the goal and Ángel Romero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB's Morel Rial was substituted for Pedro Pomelov. TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB's Melchor Rey was substituted for Jeronimo Mazuste. In the 84th match minute, TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aríel Salinas to maneuver through the defense. TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB's attack was well implemented in the 90th minute, but when Leonardo Tanio was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. With 93 minutes on the clock, Aríel Salinas commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 93rd minute of the game. One of TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Espigão Steamrollers:s goal. The referee gave Espigão Steamrollers a penalty, 96 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Francisco Félix, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB's Atahan Balon. 0-1. Chants of Espigão Steamrollers echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as TATENGUE FUTBOL CLUB had held the ball for most of the match.