World League

MACONHA
Spectators: 7733 (Terracing: 5801, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sverker Danielsson made the kick off which started today's match. Beto Santirso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alcino Jesus in the 3rd minute. Beto Santirso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Loukianos Livas in the 6th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sverker Danielsson in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck André Carmo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Francisco Queirós hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Ponte do Carro's zone, Sverker Danielsson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. André Carmo came out of the goal and Sverker Danielsson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 23 played minutes FC Wrocanka got a freekick which was hit by Gökhun Kotuz. In the 26th minute, Sverker Danielsson ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. André Carmo was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Beto Santirso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alcino Jesus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. André Carmo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sverker Danielsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. 36 minutes into the match, Loukianos Livas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Beto Santirso. FC Wrocanka's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Loukianos Livas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. After 43 minutes Ponte do Carro's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Sverker Danielsson who took care of the corner kick. Beto Santirso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Loukianos Livas, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Loukianos Livas was the one to do the kick off. 55 minutes into the match, Loukianos Livas notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of FC Wrocanka's Beto Santirso. Beto Santirso was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Gil Vilhena kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. In the 64th minute, Sverker Danielsson ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. André Carmo was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. After 71 played minutes Ponte do Carro got a freekick which was hit by Gil Vilhena. Gil Vilhena hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Gil Vilhena's late challenge caught a FC Wrocanka's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gil Vilhena helped the player get up and apologised. Gil Vilhena hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. 83 minutes into the match, FC Wrocanka's goal looked a bit too open when Loukianos Livas came free, but Beto Santirso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Ponte do Carro booed when FC Wrocanka was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kenneth Åkerman didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Loukianos Livas in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Beto Santirso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Beto Santirso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Loukianos Livas, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Loukianos Livas in the 88th minute of play forced FC Wrocanka's goalkeeper Beto Santirso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Beto Santirso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tiago Cortez, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. In the 95th minute, Palmiro Leite ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Beto Santirso was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-2.