World League

Reino de Vila-Walter
Spectators: 7743 (Terracing: 5809, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 154) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Elian Benedicto took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredo Martins in the 2nd minute of play forced Villawalter City's goalkeeper Antonio Canal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Marquês de Herval's Dorian Moraes in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Villawalter City's goalie prevented a goal. Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elian Benedicto in the 7th minute of play. In the 7th minute, Elian Benedicto made a precise shot to the right of Dida Taffarel. Marquês de Herval's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Dida Taffarel made a fantastic save in the 10th minute, when Coronel Revuelta sent off a good shot on target. Dorian Moraes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Antonio Canal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dorian Moraes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dida Taffarel made a fantastic save in the 28th minute, when Elian Benedicto sent off a good shot on target. Antonio Canal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dorian Moraes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Antonio Canal stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alfredo Martins's shot from short distance in the 42nd minute. Dida Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mino Puig in the 43rd minute of play. Coronel Revuelta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alfredo Martins made a kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alfredo Martins got free with Antonio Canal in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dorian Moraes in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Antonio Canal saved Villawalter City from getting behind. In the 57thth minute of the game Dorian Moraes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Villawalter City's Antonio Canal was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A hard shot 63 in the game by Dorian Moraes from a close distance when the talented Antonio Canal managed to make a qualified save. Villawalter City's players were relieved. Dorian Moraes's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 63rdth minute, Antonio Canal skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Dida Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mino Puig in the 67th minute of play. 68 minutes into the match, Marquês de Herval's goal looked a bit too open when Coronel Revuelta came free, but Dida Taffarel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner led Villawalter City's Sebastián Olivarez to fire away a dangerous shot which Dida Taffarel despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Marquês de Herval's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Moussa Kabre in the 72nd minute. Moussa Kabre made a great header on Marquês de Herval's corner, it was just that Villawalter City's Antonio Canal managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 75thth minute of the game Elian Benedicto who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 77th match minute, Villawalter City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mino Puig to maneuver through the defense. Coronel Revuelta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dida Taffarel having to interfere. 81 minutes into the match, Elian Benedicto had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dida Taffarel. Marquês de Herval's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Elian Benedicto was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. A collision led to Villawalter City getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Gomesano Cayuela hit a great ball. When Villawalter City's Gomesano Cayuela in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Marquês de Herval's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Coronel Revuelta in the 92nd minute of play forced Marquês de Herval's goalkeeper Dida Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Villawalter City had won after a very even match.