World League

Estádio 3 Fazendas
Spectators: 7719 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Piearres Olalla got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dolf Schoonderwoerd in the 4th minute of play forced Velho Barreiro FC's goalkeeper Iker Hidalgo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 6th minute Piearres Olalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iker Hidalgo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A hard shot 10 in the game by Ferid Eker from a close distance when the talented Jan Wessel managed to make a qualified save. The Underdogs's players were relieved. Velho Barreiro FC's Iker Hidalgo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dolf Schoonderwoerd in the 11th minute of play. If Dolf Schoonderwoerd had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jan Wessel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ferid Eker in the 20th minute of the match. Jan Wessel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ferid Eker, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. 31 minutes into the match, The Underdogs's goalkeeper Jan Wessel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Panagiotis Stamatas. Jan Wessel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zico Galo in the 32nd minute of the match. When Velho Barreiro FC's Bai Ang in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye The Underdogs's goalie prevented a goal. Velho Barreiro FC's Iker Hidalgo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iustin Hațegan in the 38th minute of play. In the 43rd minute of the match The Underdogs got a corner. Velho Barreiro FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Iustin Hațegan ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on The Underdogs's corner Iustin Hațegan fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Iker Hidalgo quite easily take care of the ball. Jan Wessel made a fantastic save in the 45th minute, when Ferid Eker sent off a good shot on target. 47 minutes into the match, The Underdogs's goalkeeper Jan Wessel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Naldo Guerra. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Naldo Guerra in the 55th minute of play forced The Underdogs's goalkeeper Jan Wessel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 56 minutes into the match, Velho Barreiro FC's goal looked a bit too open when Piearres Olalla came free, but Iker Hidalgo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 58th minute Dolf Schoonderwoerd shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iker Hidalgo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to The Underdogs getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Ate Kloppenburg hit a great ball. Velho Barreiro FC made a substitution. Leonardo Gaúcho replaced Ferid Eker. Dolf Schoonderwoerd's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iker Hidalgo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 74th minute of play. Iker Hidalgo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dolf Schoonderwoerd in the 76th minute. 77 minutes had been played when some careless play by Velho Barreiro FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Iustin Hațegan was slow to take the kick. During this time The Underdogs's players had a chance to rest. After 80 minutes Velho Barreiro FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Iustin Hațegan who took care of the corner kick. 83 minutes into the match, Robin Boelens had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Iker Hidalgo. Velho Barreiro FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Robin Boelens was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 89th minute the ball was on its way in behind Velho Barreiro FC's goalkeeper Iker Hidalgo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 92 minutes in the game Milcho Rakov did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Panagiotis Stamatas. After 92 played minutes Velho Barreiro FC got a freekick which was hit by Michel Siqueira. The supporters of The Underdogs booed when Velho Barreiro FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Milcho Rakov didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Dolf Schoonderwoerd kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Iker Hidalgo. That made the score 0-2 in the 94 minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. The Underdogs had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.