World League

Fernando Savino
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) Jefferson de Amaral made the kick off and thus started the match. After 5 played minutes Kenya got a freekick which was hit by Teodoro Min. Maximiliano Eliazar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jefferson de Amaral, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Maximiliano Eliazar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jefferson de Amaral in the 7th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Λstral Villains FC's goalkeeper Theo Machado had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Paco Melo. After 14 minutes, Pedro Cavalcante mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Λstral Villains FC and the Kenya players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 14th minute, Pedro Cavalcante hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Kenya getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Teodoro Min hit a great ball. Maximiliano Eliazar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jefferson de Amaral in the 20th minute of the match. Emil Berntzen hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. In the 22nd minute, Emil Berntzen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 23 minutes into the match, Λstral Villains FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cecilio Dantae came free, but Theo Machado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paco Melo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Theo Machado firmly grabbed it by the left post. Maximiliano Eliazar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jefferson de Amaral's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jefferson de Amaral in the 33rd minute of play forced Kenya's goalkeeper Maximiliano Eliazar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marco Tardelli struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Theo Machado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kenya. The supporters of Kenya booed when Λstral Villains FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Cavalcante didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cecilio Dantae received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Theo Machado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 42nd match minute, Λstral Villains FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pedro Cavalcante to maneuver through the defense. In the 46th minute, Cecilio Dantae hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cecilio Dantae made a kick off. Jefferson de Amaral recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jefferson de Amaral recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 59th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Λstral Villains FC's Theo Machado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cecilio Dantae in the 64th minute of play. In the 67th minute, Λstral Villains FC's Pedro Cavalcante ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Maximiliano Eliazar. Maximiliano Eliazar yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. Maximiliano Eliazar made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lars Holand in the 71st minute. If Lars Holand had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Maximiliano Eliazar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lars Holand, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. 81 minutes into the match, Kenya's goal looked a bit too open when Lars Holand came free, but Maximiliano Eliazar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 82 minutes Kenya's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Emil Berntzen who took care of the corner kick. Maximiliano Eliazar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lars Holand in the 91st minute of the match. Maximiliano Eliazar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lars Holand in the 92nd minute of the match. In the 94th minute of the match Λstral Villains FC got a corner. Kenya's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Emil Berntzen ran over to the corner to take the kick. Pedro Cavalcante kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. Although Kenya had been in control for most of the match, Λstral Villains FC still came away with the win.