World League

Estádio 25 de Abril
Spectators: 7514 (Terracing: 5636, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Dário Colaço started the match with the kick off. In the 7th minute Natã Quintal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Salvador Sordo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Salvador Sordo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luís Gustavo Botelho in the 10th minute of the match. Salvador Sordo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dino Tavares in the 12th minute of the match. When Nova Venécia-ES's Natã Quintal in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Eureka's goalie prevented a goal. 17 minutes into the match, Eureka's goal looked a bit too open when Dino Tavares came free, but Salvador Sordo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Laureano Portugal hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Eureka's Salvador Sordo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luís Gustavo Botelho in the 21st minute of play. Salvador Sordo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dino Tavares, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dino Tavares in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Salvador Sordo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 23rd minute, Luís Gustavo Botelho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Eureka's zone, Dino Tavares stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Salvador Sordo came out of the goal and Dino Tavares tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dário Colaço in the 35th minute of play forced Nova Venécia-ES's goalkeeper Robinho de Salles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eureka's Salvador Sordo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dino Tavares in the 37th minute of play. In the 38th minute, Dário Colaço ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Robinho de Salles was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dino Tavares in the 46th minute of play forced Eureka's goalkeeper Salvador Sordo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Natã Quintal made a kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Eureka's goal looked a bit too open when Dino Tavares came free, but Salvador Sordo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Robinho de Salles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valentim Castilho, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. After 59 played minutes Eureka got a freekick which was hit by Lisandro Luz. Salvador Sordo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dino Tavares, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Shi Xi Wei was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 66 minutes into the match. In a very dangerous position, a player in Eureka fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 65th minute. Penalty! In the 74th minute Dino Tavares shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Salvador Sordo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Natã Quintal in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Salvador Sordo saved Eureka from getting behind. Eureka's Salvador Sordo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save Eureka from getting a goal against them. Salvador Sordo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Natã Quintal in the 79th minute of play. In the 80th minute, Dino Tavares reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Salvador Sordo. The goal made the score 1-2. Salvador Sordo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dino Tavares in the 82nd minute of the match. Natã Quintal could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Salvador Sordo made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dino Tavares in the 95th minute of play forced Eureka's goalkeeper Salvador Sordo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 97 minutes of play, Nova Venécia-ES's Leonel Paranaense made it 1-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Salvador Sordo was left in no man's land by his defense there!