World League

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Spectators: 7724 (Terracing: 5794, Seating: 1776, VIP seats: 154) RACIN DE CHAWEN's Luiz Gustavo do Valle 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulrico Herzog in the 6th minute of play forced RACIN DE CHAWEN's goalkeeper Marco Pedriza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of RACIN DE CHAWEN booed when Matanza and Steelers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raí Gomes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Renan Mendes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luiz Gustavo do Valle, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. After 13 played minutes Matanza and Steelers got a freekick which was hit by Raí Gomes. Marco Pedriza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leysus Oktavianus, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Renan Mendes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luiz Gustavo do Valle, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marco Pedriza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leysus Oktavianus, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Marco Pedriza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leysus Oktavianus in the 27th minute of the match. Marco Pedriza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leysus Oktavianus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marco Pedriza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gervaso Abenda, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. RACIN DE CHAWEN were awarded a corner in the 35th minute after Matanza and Steelers's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Wellington Flores took the corner. Marco Pedriza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gervaso Abenda, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Marco Pedriza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leysus Oktavianus in the 38th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Luiz Gustavo do Valle managed to get in a good position for a shot. RACIN DE CHAWEN's supporters rose to their feet, but Luiz Gustavo do Valle was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Renan Mendes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Marcelino Verdeja had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gervaso Abenda in the 43rd minute of play forced RACIN DE CHAWEN's goalkeeper Marco Pedriza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ulrico Herzog to strike the kick off in the second half. Marco Pedriza made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when César Lucas sent off a good shot on target. After 61 minutes of play, RACIN DE CHAWEN's Luiz Gustavo do Valle made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Renan Mendes was left in no man's land by his defense there! The audience thought a goal was coming when Gervaso Abenda got free with Marco Pedriza in the 65th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Matanza and Steelers's attack was well implemented in the 66th minute, but when Gervaso Abenda was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. Marco Pedriza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leysus Oktavianus, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Ulrico Herzog came free with the goalkeeper in the 71st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Marco Pedriza could save by the left post. Matanza and Steelers's Wiliam Peixoto was substituted for Gervaso Abenda. Matanza and Steelers's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Jimmy Örtendal in the 74th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jimmy Örtendal in the 75th minute of play forced RACIN DE CHAWEN's goalkeeper Marco Pedriza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Renan Mendes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luiz Gustavo do Valle in the 77th minute of play. Renan Mendes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luiz Gustavo do Valle in the 78th minute of the match. 82 minutes into the match, Matanza and Steelers's goal looked a bit too open when Luiz Gustavo do Valle came free, but Renan Mendes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 89 minutes into the match, RACIN DE CHAWEN's goal looked a bit too open when Jimmy Örtendal came free, but Marco Pedriza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luiz Gustavo do Valle sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 94 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 Wiliam Peixoto. Through an outstanding action, after 95 minutes, Marco Pedriza successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. RACIN DE CHAWEN were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Matanza and Steelers for a fine match.