World League

Springfield Stadium
Spectators: 7451 (Terracing: 5590, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 148) FC Lugano's Fred Lara 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, Ibirama Futebol Clube's Maurinho de Mendonça got a free kick in the 2nd minute. Víktor Freire showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fred Lara in the 5th minute of the match. FC Lugano's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Zhao Le Sen in the 6th minute. 10 minutes into the match, FC Lugano's Jakub Waselenczuk sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Víktor Freire narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Claudinho Fernandes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 21 minutes into the match, Ibirama Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Fred Lara came free, but Víktor Freire reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Víktor Freire took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fred Lara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fred Lara in the 24th minute of play forced Ibirama Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Víktor Freire to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 27th minute, Marcinho Barros made a precise shot to the right of La Para. FC Lugano's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Claudinho Fernandes's late challenge caught a FC Lugano's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Claudinho Fernandes helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of FC Lugano booed when Ibirama Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Claudinho Fernandes didn't get a good kick on the ball. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Claudinho Fernandes made the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fred Lara in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Víktor Freire saved Ibirama Futebol Clube from getting behind. Víktor Freire made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fred Lara in the 63rd minute. 66 minutes into the match, Ibirama Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Fred Lara came free, but Víktor Freire reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Claudinho Fernandes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FC Lugano made a substitution. Wincenty Kochowski replaced Nereo Precioso. Víktor Freire took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fred Lara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Ibirama Futebol Clube booed when FC Lugano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yusuf Ziya Cerit didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC Lugano made a substitution. Klas Tingelholm replaced Jack Saunders. Yusuf Ziya Cerit kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. 79 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ibirama Futebol Clube's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Zhao Le Sen was slow to take the kick. During this time FC Lugano's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Zhao Le Sen almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Ibirama Futebol Clube's Víktor Freire did a great save. In the 81st minute, Jakub Waselenczuk got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Klas Tingelholm in the 84thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Víktor Freire, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The corner led FC Lugano's Zhao Le Sen to fire away a dangerous shot which Víktor Freire despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Ibirama Futebol Clube's Víktor Freire proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 90th minute of the match, managed to save Ibirama Futebol Clube from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fred Lara in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Víktor Freire saved Ibirama Futebol Clube from getting behind. Víktor Freire took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fred Lara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Klas Tingelholm's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 96thth minute, Víktor Freire skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Ibirama Futebol Clube's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.