U23 World League

Arena Blanka
Spectators: 7658 (Terracing: 5745, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when William Prata kicked off to start the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when William Prata got free with Adriano Uguccioni in the 2nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, Blanka FC's Frederico Gomes got a free kick in the 8th minute. A hard shot 12 in the game by Sidney Bertassi from a close distance when the talented Adriano Uguccioni managed to make a qualified save. Cesate's players were relieved. Adriano Uguccioni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mané Moura in the 14th minute of play. Cesate's Adriano Uguccioni proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save Cesate from getting a goal against them. Carter De Tommasi lost his temper 18 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After 18 played minutes Cesate got a freekick which was hit by Carter De Tommasi. Luisão Sabóia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bruno Cusumano in the 34th minute of play. Adriano Uguccioni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mané Tasso in the 36th minute of play. 36 minutes into the game, Mané Tasso recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Adriano Uguccioni. Mané Tasso showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when William Prata got free with Adriano Uguccioni in the 40th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Luisão Sabóia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruno Cusumano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 41 played minutes Blanka FC got a freekick which was hit by Acácio Veloso. In the 45th minute, Frank Piccini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. William Prata could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Adriano Uguccioni made a huge save. Dorian Vargas struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Adriano Uguccioni didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Blanka FC.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Achille Caccia to make the kick off. Francesco Luzi scored 1-2 in the 52nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Luisão Sabóia, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 55th minute William Prata shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adriano Uguccioni saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sidney Bertassi charged in rather forcefully in the 58th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sidney Bertassi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Cesate booed when Blanka FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sidney Bertassi didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 59th minute of the match Francesco Luzi shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Luisão Sabóia showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Blanka FC's Luisão Sabóia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bruno Cusumano in the 61st minute of play. William Prata fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adriano Uguccioni having to interfere. 66 minutes into the game, Mané Tasso cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Adriano Uguccioni was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 72nd match minute, Blanka FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luan Cearense to maneuver through the defense. In the 79th minute, Bruno Cusumano 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. Luisão Sabóia was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Bruno Cusumano showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-3 in the 86 minute of play. Luisão Sabóia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruno Cusumano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Acácio Veloso was shown his second yellow card after 90 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 91st minute, Acácio Veloso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Blanka FC's Luisão Sabóia got control of the ball when Francesco Luzi tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Cesate booed when Blanka FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mané Moura didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Cesate eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.