World League

Morumbi de Uberaba
Spectators: 7705 (Terracing: 5780, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Betinho Damião got the match started through his kick off. INCONA FC's Patricio Venceslas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Betinho Damião in the 8th minute of play. Patricio Venceslas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gil Paulista in the 10th minute of the match. INCONA FC's Patricio Venceslas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save INCONA FC from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, INCONA FC's Patricio Venceslas got control of the ball when Ernesto Fontes tried to sneak it across the goal line. 22 minutes into the match, Edson Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Claudio Bidari came free, but Paul Christini reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 24 minutes, Bernardo Rosalio made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. Edson Futebol Clube's Paul Christini tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Paul Christini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ekhi Estopinal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 31 minutes into the match, INCONA FC's goalkeeper Patricio Venceslas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alim Karaman. INCONA FC's Patricio Venceslas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save INCONA FC from getting a goal against them. INCONA FC's Patricio Venceslas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Panos Karkantos in the 34th minute of play. In the 37th minute Ekhi Estopinal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paul Christini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Paul Christini made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amado Lider in the 39th minute of play. With a little luck, INCONA FC's Patricio Venceslas got control of the ball when Alim Karaman tried to sneak it across the goal line. Patricio Venceslas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Panos Karkantos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Patricio Venceslas was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Panos Karkantos showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 45 minute of play.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bernardo Rosalio to make the kick off. Patricio Venceslas stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Betinho Damião's shot from short distance in the 50th minute. Patricio Venceslas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Panos Karkantos, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bernardo Rosalio got free with Paul Christini in the 56th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Paul Christini showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ekhi Estopinal, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. In the 60th minute Ekhi Estopinal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paul Christini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The throw-in from Tao Xing Yong in the 69th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by INCONA FC's Claudio Bidari. INCONA FC's Patricio Venceslas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alim Karaman in the 70th minute of play. 72 minutes had been played when some careless play by INCONA FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Tao Xing Yong was slow to take the kick. During this time Edson Futebol Clube's players had a chance to rest. Edson Futebol Clube's Dawid Gruchacz was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Patricio Venceslas in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. A collision led to Edson Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Dorian Sena hit a great ball. Paul Christini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ekhi Estopinal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paul Christini made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ekhi Estopinal in the 82nd minute of play. INCONA FC's Patricio Venceslas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Heleno de Freitas in the 83rd minute of play. With a little luck, Edson Futebol Clube's Paul Christini got control of the ball when Bernardo Rosalio tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gil Paulista hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Claudio Bidari recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Patricio Venceslas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alim Karaman in the 96th minute of the match. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.