World League

Arena de São Miguel
Spectators: 7533 (Terracing: 5651, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) Atlético Micaelense's Palmiro Bettencourt 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. Palmiro Bettencourt's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 3rdth minute, Michel Biörnberg skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Michel Biörnberg made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Klaus Van Mellart sent off a good shot on target. 6 minutes into the match, Lu Chen dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Michel Biörnberg, 1-0. 12 minutes into the match, United 11 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Palmiro Bettencourt came free, but Michel Biörnberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 14th minute, Prince Nelson made a precise shot to the right of Gervásio Sousa. Atlético Micaelense's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Vítor Águas kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Geraldo Madureira took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 20th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Michel Biörnberg. United 11 FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Klaus Van Mellart could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Michel Biörnberg made a huge save. Stig Mellberg was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 26 minutes into the match. 28 minutes in the game Vítor Águas after having made a beautiful turn got a great opportunity to score and fired away a shot that went just to the left past a relieved Michel Biörnberg. A very good opportunity. Klaus Van Mellart could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Michel Biörnberg made a huge save. 34 minutes into the game, Şerif Kutlualp was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. United 11 FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Atlético Micaelense the free kick. In the 34th minute, Şerif Kutlualp hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The long shot by Geraldo Madureira in the 35th minute really tested Michel Biörnberg's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Bernardo Silva kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. 42 minutes into the match, United 11 FC's goalkeeper Michel Biörnberg had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Klaus Van Mellart. After a rather tough play, Atlético Micaelense's Vítor Águas got a free kick in the 48th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Silvio Ham stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 55 minutes into the match, United 11 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lu Chen came free, but Michel Biörnberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Atlético Micaelense booed when United 11 FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Prince Nelson didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Prince Nelson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Lars Runeberg managed to get in a good position for a shot. United 11 FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Lars Runeberg was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gervásio Sousa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 73rd minute, Palmiro Bettencourt left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Atlético Micaelense fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-1. Michel Biörnberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lu Chen, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Michel Biörnberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lu Chen, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Michel Biörnberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Palmiro Bettencourt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. United 11 FC's Michel Biörnberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Klaus Van Mellart in the 86th minute of play. Atlético Micaelense's Palmiro Bettencourt got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 93rd minute, Marius Plopșor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Atlético Micaelense had played much better football throughout.