World League

Arena do Grêmio
Spectators: 7710 (Terracing: 5784, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) ★Independiente Ψ★'s Maximiliano Iigo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gedeon Káposztás in the 5th minute of play. José Leme fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Maximiliano Iigo having to interfere. 18 minutes had been played when some careless play by ★Independiente Ψ★'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Selman Pektaşi was slow to take the kick. During this time Grêmio Papão de WC's players had a chance to rest. Andréas Linquist made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriel-Omar Batista in the 20th minute of play. In the 23rd minute Luiz Paulo Marquez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maximiliano Iigo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Maximiliano Iigo made a fantastic save in the 23rd minute, when Gedeon Káposztás sent off a good shot on target. 28 minutes into the match, ★Independiente Ψ★'s goal looked a bit too open when Gedeon Káposztás came free, but Maximiliano Iigo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 29th minute, Adan Aresti hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Grêmio Papão de WC's Gedeon Káposztás in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ★Independiente Ψ★'s goalie prevented a goal. 39 minutes into the match, ★Independiente Ψ★'s Gabriel-Omar Batista sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Andréas Linquist narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Gabriel-Omar Batista stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Gedeon Káposztás struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Maximiliano Iigo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Grêmio Papão de WC. Henrique Messias kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 60th minute, Gedeon Káposztás managed to get in a good position for a shot. Grêmio Papão de WC's supporters rose to their feet, but Gedeon Káposztás was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Maximiliano Iigo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Grêmio Papão de WC's Edson Faria was substituted for Selman Pektaşi. Grêmio Papão de WC's William Simão was substituted for Marcus de Godoi. Grêmio Papão de WC's Rodrigo Muniz was substituted for Gedeon Káposztás. Zygmunt Nakoneczny hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. ★Independiente Ψ★'s Lei Feng Ying was substituted for Gabriel-Omar Batista. Zygmunt Nakoneczny hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Adan Aresti came free with the goalkeeper in the 71st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Andréas Linquist could save by the left post. Andréas Linquist was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Lei Feng Ying showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 77 minute of play. A collision led to Grêmio Papão de WC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Zygmunt Nakoneczny hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Grêmio Papão de WC's Zygmunt Nakoneczny got a free kick in the 82nd minute. 86 minutes into the game, Grêmio Papão de WC's Rodrigo Muniz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Maximiliano Iigo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. ★Independiente Ψ★ were awarded a corner in the 92th minute after Grêmio Papão de WC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Adan Aresti took the corner. ★Independiente Ψ★'s Adan Aresti was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Andréas Linquist in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Maximiliano Iigo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodrigo Muniz in the 94th minute of the match. In the 96th minute of the match Grêmio Papão de WC got a corner. ★Independiente Ψ★'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Edson Faria ran over to the corner to take the kick. The ★Independiente Ψ★ supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing ★Independiente Ψ★ would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.