World League

Santo Sudário
Spectators: 7789 (Terracing: 5843, Seating: 1791, VIP seats: 155) Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s Almir Meira 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. After a rather tough play, Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s Tomas Paelemans got a free kick in the 3rd minute. In the 5th minute Carolo Camaño shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but William Gaúcho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s goalie and right to Emanuel Badea. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. William Gaúcho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vinícius Juniors, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. 11 minutes into the match, Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Yu Wei Bo came free, but William Gaúcho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 14th match minute, Casa Real de Savóia F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Richárd Lovász to maneuver through the defense. 18 minutes into the match, Ugonotti's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Paelemans came free, but Adriano De Carolis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adriano De Carolis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Paelemans, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Adriano De Carolis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richárd Lovász in the 28th minute of play. William Gaúcho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vinícius Juniors, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s William Gaúcho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vinícius Juniors in the 35th minute of play. In the 36th minute Vinícius Juniors shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but William Gaúcho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 39th minute, Dênis Vinhas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s zone, Hugo Boss stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. William Gaúcho came out of the goal and Hugo Boss tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Ugonotti booed when Casa Real de Savóia F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jorge Proença didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carolo Camaño in the 42nd minute of play forced Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s goalkeeper William Gaúcho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice moves Poli Puyol could shoot a difficult shot in the 43rd minute, which Adriano De Carolis however easily saved by the left post. In the 47th minute Vinícius Juniors shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but William Gaúcho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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 hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Carolo Camaño to strike the kick off in the second half. Adriano De Carolis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richárd Lovász in the 56th minute of the match. Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s Richárd Lovász managed to work through Ugonotti's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Richárd Lovász dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. In the 62nd minute Vinícius Juniors shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but William Gaúcho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Carolo Camaño's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but William Gaúcho firmly grabbed it by the left post. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Poli Puyol during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 66th minute, Poli Puyol hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Adriano De Carolis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richárd Lovász, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. William Gaúcho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vinícius Juniors in the 74th minute of play. With a little luck, Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s William Gaúcho got control of the ball when Carolo Camaño tried to sneak it across the goal line. William Gaúcho was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Emanuel Badea showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 80 minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Poli Puyol in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Adriano De Carolis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Adriano De Carolis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richárd Lovász in the 84th minute of the match. Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Poli Puyol in the 86th minute. After taking down the ball on Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s corner Poli Puyol fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Adriano De Carolis quite easily take care of the ball. When Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s Almir Meira in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ugonotti's goalie prevented a goal. William Gaúcho made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Vinícius Juniors sent off a good shot on target. 91 minutes into the match, Casa Real de Savóia F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Vinícius Juniors came free, but William Gaúcho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adriano De Carolis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richárd Lovász in the 93rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Poli Puyol in the 95th minute of play forced Ugonotti's goalkeeper Adriano De Carolis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Ugonotti walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.