World League

Allianz Parque
Spectators: 7695 (Terracing: 5772, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rufo Serra kicked off to start the match. Erwin Huygens stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rufo Serra's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. 6 minutes into the match, RACIN DE CHAWEN's goalkeeper Marco Pedriza had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zeca Brodel. Rufo Serra scored 0-1 in the 7th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Erwin Huygens, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Erwin Huygens showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rufo Serra in the 12th minute of the match. Donzel Sobera lost his temper 17 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Donzel Sobera kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Frederico Messias, 18 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Marco Pedriza made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zeca Brodel in the 21st minute. When Rufo Serra fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored RACIN DE CHAWEN's protests and gave Rufo Serra a yellow card for diving instead. In the 25th minute, Rufo Serra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Erwin Huygens took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rufo Serra, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marco Pedriza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Doru Lițu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Frederico Messias charged in rather forcefully in the 36th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Frederico Messias the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to The Beatles getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Frederico Messias hit a great ball. Arthur Simão hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Erwin Huygens showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rufo Serra in the 43rd minute of the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

51 minutes into the match, RACIN DE CHAWEN's goal looked a bit too open when Frederico Messias came free, but Marco Pedriza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Erwin Huygens showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rufo Serra in the 53rd minute of the match. Marco Pedriza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Doru Lițu, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Wellington Flores struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Erwin Huygens didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for RACIN DE CHAWEN. The supporters of The Beatles booed when RACIN DE CHAWEN was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rufo Serra didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to The Beatles getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Arthur Simão hit a great ball. The Beatles's Erwin Huygens proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 65th minute of the match, managed to save The Beatles from getting a goal against them. Marco Pedriza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zeca Brodel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 69th match minute, RACIN DE CHAWEN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Otto Kartasasmita to maneuver through the defense. The Beatles made a substitution. Hernani Medeiros replaced Zeca Brodel. In the 71st minute, Otto Kartasasmita hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Ulisses Gaspar came up free with the goalie in the 72nd minute, the The Beatles fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ulisses Gaspar couldn't finish the play. After 73 played minutes The Beatles got a freekick which was hit by Raio Piiroja. In the 75th minute Marcos Barral shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marco Pedriza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 75th match minute, The Beatles was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raio Piiroja to maneuver through the defense. The Beatles's Erwin Huygens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rufo Serra in the 82nd minute of play. 83 minutes into the match, RACIN DE CHAWEN's goal looked a bit too open when Hernani Medeiros came free, but Marco Pedriza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 88 minutes into the match, The Beatles's goal looked a bit too open when Rufo Serra came free, but Erwin Huygens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 89th minute Rufo Serra shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Erwin Huygens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Rufo Serra had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Erwin Huygens showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rufo Serra, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. After 92 played minutes RACIN DE CHAWEN got a freekick which was hit by Otto Kartasasmita. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. RACIN DE CHAWEN walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.