World League

Mineirão
Spectators: 7488 (Terracing: 5617, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) 余永川 made the kick off and thus started the match. Vänge IF's Ciriaco Hernando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 余永川 in the 3rd minute of play. After 9 minutes Vänge IF's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Oswaldo Maranhense who took care of the corner kick. With an all-out effort, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Ciriaco Hernando threw himself towards the right post 10 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Gwidon Cwojdak, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 13 minutes had been played when some careless play by Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Rune Aspengren was slow to take the kick. During this time Vänge IF's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Vänge IF's corner Rune Aspengren fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Arthur Bufi quite easily take care of the ball. 14 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's 余永川 sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ciriaco Hernando narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Oswaldo Maranhense was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Ciriaco Hernando in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 17 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Enrique de Mendonça sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ciriaco Hernando narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After having played for 18 minutes, Bruno Giordani managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vänge IF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bruno Giordani was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Arthur Bufi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Danilo Markel in the 19th minute of play. 22 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's 余永川 sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ciriaco Hernando narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 27th minute Mauro Otsoa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arthur Bufi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Danilo Markel hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match.

Vänge IF's Zoltán Tálas was substituted for Rune Aspengren. Vänge IF made a substitution. Ramiro James replaced Bruno Giordani. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ramiro James to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute Mauro Otsoa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arthur Bufi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 59th minute the ball was on its way in behind Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Arthur Bufi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 59 minutes into the game, Mauro Otsoa cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Arthur Bufi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ciriaco Hernando showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 余永川 in the 62nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by 余永川 in the 63rd minute of play forced Vänge IF's goalkeeper Ciriaco Hernando to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 66 minutes into the match, Mauro Otsoa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Arthur Bufi. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mauro Otsoa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mauro Otsoa in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arthur Bufi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ciriaco Hernando took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 余永川, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Vänge IF's Mauro Otsoa in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's goalie prevented a goal. Östen Olsson kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Gualter Meirelles was substituted for Pedro Paulo Dante. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Olavo Quadros was substituted for Enrique de Mendonça. Östen Olsson kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Ciriaco Hernando showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gwidon Cwojdak in the 81st minute of the match. 82 minutes into the match, Vänge IF's goal looked a bit too open when 余永川 came free, but Ciriaco Hernando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Cruzeiro Esporte Clube getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Gualter Meirelles hit a great ball. 87 minutes into the game, Olavo Quadros threw the ball into play from the sideline. Vänge IF's Lilo Stich quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. When Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Gwidon Cwojdak 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 Vänge IF's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Vänge IF booed when Cruzeiro Esporte Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gualter Meirelles didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Vänge IF players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.