World League

Pyrgetos F.C. Arena
Spectators: 7781 (Terracing: 5836, Seating: 1790, VIP seats: 155) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jens-Ove Malm got the match started through his kick off. Xano Menendez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jens-Ove Malm, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Amauri Félix made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ilias Gouziotis in the 4th minute. Ilias Gouziotis could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 5th minute of the match, but Amauri Félix made a huge save. Πυργετός Fc's Xano Menendez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jens-Ove Malm in the 7th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Πυργετός Fc's goal looked a bit too open when Jens-Ove Malm came free, but Xano Menendez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Xano Menendez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jens-Ove Malm, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcos Siqueira in the 13th minute of play forced Πυργετός Fc's goalkeeper Xano Menendez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Xano Menendez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jens-Ove Malm, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. 22 minutes into the match, Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Aniol Peña came free, but Amauri Félix reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 26th minute, Aniol Peña fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Amauri Félix, passed just outside the right post. After some careless play in the Πυργετός Fc defense, Jens-Ove Malm kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Xano Menendez. The Πυργετός Fc fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Xano Menendez should have stopped the shot. Xano Menendez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jens-Ove Malm in the 34th minute of the match. In the 36th minute, Jens-Ove Malm left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Rio Verde F.C CIMZ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Xano Menendez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jens-Ove Malm, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcos Siqueira made a great header on Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's corner, it was just that Πυργετός Fc's Xano Menendez managed to reach the ball for a save. Aniol Peña fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amauri Félix having to interfere. In the 47th minute the ball was on its way in behind Πυργετός Fc's goalkeeper Xano Menendez, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 47 minutes into the game, Marcos Siqueira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Πυργετός Fc the free kick. In the 47th match minute, Rio Verde F.C CIMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcos Siqueira to maneuver through the defense. The Πυργετός Fc players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Rio Verde F.C CIMZ were winning 0-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aniol Peña to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ilias Gouziotis in the 57th minute of play forced Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's goalkeeper Amauri Félix to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Xano Menendez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jens-Ove Malm in the 59th minute of play. After some careless play in the Πυργετός Fc defense, Jens-Ove Malm kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Xano Menendez. The Πυργετός Fc fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Xano Menendez should have stopped the shot. Stoyadin Gulev hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's Tolgahan Onatkan was substituted for Marcos Siqueira. In the 68th match minute, Rio Verde F.C CIMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stoyadin Gulev to maneuver through the defense. Jens-Ove Malm took the ball and in the 71 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Xano Menendez. Xano Menendez dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's Ixona Mascarañas was substituted for Mitchel Bakker. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jens-Ove Malm in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Xano Menendez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tolgahan Onatkan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aniol Peña in the 86th minute of play forced Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's goalkeeper Amauri Félix to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jens-Ove Malm took the ball and in the 87 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Xano Menendez. Xano Menendez dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-5. After a defensive mix-up in Πυργετός Fc's zone, Tolgahan Onatkan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Xano Menendez came out of the goal and Tolgahan Onatkan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jens-Ove Malm sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Xano Menendez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jens-Ove Malm, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Rio Verde F.C CIMZ walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.