World League

Veenesluis
Spectators: 7654 (Terracing: 5742, Seating: 1760, VIP seats: 152) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Leandro Soares got the match started through his kick off. Leandro Soares in the 7thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Stéphane Brault, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leandro Soares in the 8th minute of play forced Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's goalkeeper Stéphane Brault to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 9 minutes into the match, Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's goalkeeper Stéphane Brault had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leandro Soares. 9 minutes into the match, Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's goalkeeper Stéphane Brault had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leandro Soares. After 10 played minutes Pepsi Fuchibol Clu got a freekick which was hit by Firmo Abella. In the 13th minute Fc Benefica were awarded a corner. Leandro Soares went to the cornerflag to take it. 17 minutes into the match, Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's goalkeeper Stéphane Brault had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leandro Soares. With a little luck, Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's Stéphane Brault got control of the ball when Leandro Soares tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 19th minute of the match Fc Benefica got a corner. Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Leandro Soares ran over to the corner to take the kick. At last the ball reached Kurt-Jürgen Kurri at the corner, ending with a kick to difficult to stop for the goalkeeper of Pepsi Fuchibol Clu. 1-0. After having played for 25 minutes, Cordera Abella managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cordera Abella was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Stéphane Brault made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Leandro Soares sent off a good shot on target. 31 minutes into the match, Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's goalkeeper Stéphane Brault had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leandro Soares. 33 minutes into the match Leandro Soares climbed in front of goal and pressed up 2-0 in the right cross behind a totally surprised Stéphane Brault. Leandro Soares recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 44th match minute, Pepsi Fuchibol Clu was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cordera Abella to maneuver through the defense. Leandro Soares fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Stéphane Brault having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Lucio Eladio made a kick off. If Leandro Soares had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Stéphane Brault showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leandro Soares in the 58th minute of the match. 60 minutes into the match, Fc Benefica's goal looked a bit too open when Wilhelm Lindqvist came free, but Taco Uebels reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leandro Soares in the 68th minute of play forced Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's goalkeeper Stéphane Brault to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 69 minutes, Leandro Soares managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Fc Benefica's supporters crossed their fingers, but Leandro Soares was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Leandro Soares had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fc Benefica's David Wilmink managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Firmo Abella in the 80 minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leandro Soares in the 80th minute of play forced Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's goalkeeper Stéphane Brault to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Damien Bakker kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Lucio Eladio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Taco Uebels made a huge save. In the 93rd minute, Leandro Soares ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Stéphane Brault was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0.