World League

Imperial Stadium
Spectators: 7756 (Terracing: 5819, Seating: 1783, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Maximo Villamarin made the kick off which started today's match. 4 minutes into the match, Red Reign's goal looked a bit too open when Pipis Karapatakis came free, but Dawid Ratulowski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Grêmio FBPA getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Humberto Locaio hit a great ball. In the 6th minute, Zigor Ardanza 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. If Maximo Villamarin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dawid Ratulowski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pipis Karapatakis, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. 16 minutes into the match, Grêmio FBPA's goal looked a bit too open when Maximo Villamarin came free, but Jardel Sanches reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match clock showed 16 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Maximo Villamarin sped through Grêmio FBPA's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Jardel Sanches. Jardel Sanches showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maximo Villamarin in the 24th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th minute, Maximo Villamarin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Red Reign's supporters rose to their feet, but Maximo Villamarin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jardel Sanches breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 31 minutes of play, Grêmio FBPA's Pipis Karapatakis made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dawid Ratulowski was left in no man's land by his defense there! Dawid Ratulowski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pipis Karapatakis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dawid Ratulowski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pipis Karapatakis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pipis Karapatakis made a kick off. 51 minutes into the game, Armando Hera was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Red Reign's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Grêmio FBPA the free kick. A collision led to Red Reign getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Armando Hera hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pipis Karapatakis got free with Dawid Ratulowski in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 59th match minute, Red Reign was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fanis Tsangaris to maneuver through the defense. Red Reign made a substitution. Kaviedes Fuentecilla replaced Wincenty Szel. Grêmio FBPA's Alberto Estevon was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dawid Ratulowski in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Pipis Karapatakis's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Dawid Ratulowski firmly grabbed it by the left post. Pipis Karapatakis could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Dawid Ratulowski made a huge save. Grêmio FBPA's Ted Hoogenkamp was substituted for Filiph Biörling. Red Reign's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Zigor Ardanza in the 82nd minute. Jardel Sanches showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maximo Villamarin, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. A sloppy throw-in by Diamantino Cabral in the 90th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Red Reign's Fabian Cerdeño. After a defensive mix-up in Grêmio FBPA's zone, Maximo Villamarin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jardel Sanches came out of the goal and Maximo Villamarin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Maximo Villamarin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The Grêmio FBPA players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.