World League

Royal Masters Arena
Spectators: 7996 (Terracing: 5998, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) The audience thought a goal was coming when Florencio Rafe got free with Allan Varela in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, Masters United F.C.'s Roman Nalo got a free kick in the 12th minute. After 17 minutes of play, Palestra do Interior's Paulo Godoi made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Enrique Bologna was left in no man's land by his defense there! Palestra do Interior's Allan Varela played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hans-Martin Istad in the 22nd minute of play. Vitório Lago kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. Allan Varela showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Florencio Rafe in the 29th minute of the match. 29 minutes into the match, Palestra do Interior's goal looked a bit too open when Florencio Rafe came free, but Allan Varela reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Enrique Bologna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Godoi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Palestra do Interior's Celsinho Vidal managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Aurelio Cuarto in the 32 minute of the game. Enrique Bologna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vitório Lago, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 41 minutes into the match, Hans-Martin Istad notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Palestra do Interior's Allan Varela. Allan Varela was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a rather tough play, Masters United F.C.'s Yu Yi got a free kick in the 44th minute. Hudson Sergipano struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Enrique Bologna didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Palestra do Interior. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Paulo Godoi to strike the kick off in the second half. Allan Varela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saverio Teofilio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Saverio Teofilio's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Allan Varela was relentless in the 55th minute of the game. Masters United F.C. made a substitution. Herminio Frantzes replaced Celso Hotz. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Paulo Godoi in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Enrique Bologna saved Masters United F.C. from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Masters United F.C.'s Dino Rava got a free kick in the 69th minute. Enrique Bologna showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paulo Godoi in the 72nd minute of the match. Allan Varela made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hans-Martin Istad in the 73rd minute of play. Allan Varela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Herminio Frantzes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Allan Varela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Herminio Frantzes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Masters United F.C. getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Aurelio Cuarto hit a great ball. In the 86th minute Palestra do Interior were awarded a corner. Niclas Danielsson went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led to Palestra do Interior's Boyisana Mnisi getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Palestra do Interior's attentive Reynaldo Sena managed to snatch the ball when Anselmo Ted made a throw-in in the 90th minute of the game. Percival Cruz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Masters United F.C. booed when Palestra do Interior was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Herbert Pankowski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.