World League

Allianz Parque
Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) In the 2nd minute, Edward Sliwinski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 4 minutes into the match, Genílson Mandrak had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Miromir Pazura. Gumisie Rybnik's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Genílson Mandrak was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. In the 7th match minute, Palmeiras - Tia Leila was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joachim Svenkerud to maneuver through the defense. Genílson Mandrak fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Miromir Pazura having to interfere. Miromir Pazura stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Genílson Mandrak's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. 23 minutes into the match, Palmeiras - Tia Leila's goal looked a bit too open when Ksawery Pilarczyk came free, but Elano Rezende reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tobiasz Blicharz hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Miromir Pazura made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Genílson Mandrak in the 24th minute of play. Elano Rezende showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ksawery Pilarczyk, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Elano Rezende took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Borys Banach, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 38 minutes, Caco Barbosa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Palmeiras - Tia Leila's supporters crossed their fingers, but Caco Barbosa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Borys Banach made a kick off. After 53 played minutes Palmeiras - Tia Leila got a freekick which was hit by Joachim Svenkerud. Elano Rezende showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Borys Banach in the 53rd minute of the match. 54 minutes into the game, Gumisie Rybnik's Borys Banach nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Elano Rezende made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Elano Rezende made a fantastic save in the 58th minute, when Ksawery Pilarczyk sent off a good shot on target. Joachim Svenkerud sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Gumisie Rybnik defense, Genílson Mandrak kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Miromir Pazura. The Gumisie Rybnik fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Miromir Pazura should have stopped the shot. Miromir Pazura showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Caco Barbosa in the 72nd minute of the match. Palmeiras - Tia Leila's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Genílson Mandrak in the 75th minute. Palmeiras - Tia Leila were awarded a corner in the 77th minute after Gumisie Rybnik's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Genílson Mandrak took the corner. A well-hit corner resulted in Ezequiel Lira heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Tobiasz Blicharz hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Palmeiras - Tia Leila made a substitution. Luizinho Quadros replaced Caco Barbosa. Genílson Mandrak sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Elano Rezende took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Borys Banach, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 96th minute of the match, Ksawery Pilarczyk got a very nice opportunity to score, but Elano Rezende was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Palmeiras - Tia Leila walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.