World League

Anfield Road
Spectators: 7679 (Terracing: 5760, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) PEÇONHENTO FC MG's Tarcisio Luz started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Tarcisio Luz might have been able to make a better finish in the 5th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Viktor Häll. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tarcisio Luz ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind NovaStella FK's goalkeeper Viktor Häll, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Inocencio Lorien sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a little luck, PEÇONHENTO FC MG's Barra Gol got control of the ball when Inocencio Lorien tried to sneak it across the goal line. Viktor Häll showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tarcisio Luz in the 18th minute of the match. In the 19th minute, Tarcisio Luz made a precise shot to the right of Viktor Häll. NovaStella FK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Reine Lidberg kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tarcisio Luz in the 25th minute of play forced NovaStella FK's goalkeeper Viktor Häll to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 32 minutes into the match, Tarcisio Luz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Viktor Häll. NovaStella FK's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tarcisio Luz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. The supporters of NovaStella FK booed when PEÇONHENTO FC MG was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gabriel Delassus didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 37th minute, NovaStella FK's Kristoffer Ek dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tarcisio Luz in the 41st minute of play forced NovaStella FK's goalkeeper Viktor Häll to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. PEÇONHENTO FC MG's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Tony Tavares in the 42nd minute. Tony Tavares made a great header on PEÇONHENTO FC MG's corner, it was just that NovaStella FK's Viktor Häll managed to reach the ball for a save. Barra Gol made a fantastic save in the 43rd minute, when Marcu Pantelimon sent off a good shot on target. Viktor Häll showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tarcisio Luz in the 45th minute of the match. After having played for 47 minutes, Cafu de Andrade managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. PEÇONHENTO FC MG's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cafu de Andrade was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Kristoffer Ek stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 53rdth minute of the game Inocencio Lorien who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but PEÇONHENTO FC MG's Barra Gol was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In a very dangerous position, a player in PEÇONHENTO FC MG fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 57th minute. Penalty! 62 minutes into the match, NovaStella FK's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriel Delassus came free, but Viktor Häll reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 64th minute, Ronny Odén ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Barra Gol was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-2. Barra Gol showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kristoffer Ek in the 67th minute of the match. 70 minutes into the match, PEÇONHENTO FC MG's goal looked a bit too open when Kristoffer Ek came free, but Barra Gol reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcu Pantelimon in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Barra Gol saved PEÇONHENTO FC MG from getting behind. Barra Gol made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kristoffer Ek in the 81st minute of play. After 82 minutes PEÇONHENTO FC MG's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Inocencio Lorien who took care of the corner kick. In the 87th match minute, NovaStella FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Reine Lidberg to maneuver through the defense. 90 minutes into the match, Inocencio Lorien had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Barra Gol. PEÇONHENTO FC MG's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Inocencio Lorien was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-2. Barra Gol took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Reine Lidberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 95 played minutes PEÇONHENTO FC MG got a freekick which was hit by Gabriel Delassus. Barra Gol showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcu Pantelimon in the 97th minute of the match. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The NovaStella FK fans cheered their team off the field, for while PEÇONHENTO FC MG had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.