World League

Monumental do Bonfim
Spectators: 7716 (Terracing: 5788, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) Calisto Flayre started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Merexildo Raimundo in the 8th minute of play forced Catugi FC's goalkeeper Reko Nybacka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Carlos Alberto Soares's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tolis Prinianakis was relentless in the 10th minute of the game. Catugi FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Erik Sanches in the 11th minute. Erik Sanches made a great header on Catugi FC's corner, it was just that GREEN LIONS's Tolis Prinianakis managed to reach the ball for a save. Carlos Alberto Soaress short, quick shot in the 13thth minute got Tolis Prinianakis to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. A hard shot 17 in the game by Carlos Alberto Soares from a close distance when the talented Tolis Prinianakis managed to make a qualified save. GREEN LIONS's players were relieved. Cléberson Trevisan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tolis Prinianakis having to interfere. In the 22nd minute Calisto Flayre shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Reko Nybacka saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 25 minutes into the match, Catugi FC's goal looked a bit too open when Merexildo Raimundo came free, but Reko Nybacka reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The GREEN LIONS fans' excitement grew in the 28th match minute when GREEN LIONS's Merexildo Raimundo looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Carlos Alberto Soares in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tolis Prinianakis saved GREEN LIONS from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carlos Alberto Soares in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tolis Prinianakis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Calisto Flayre in the 39th minute of play forced Catugi FC's goalkeeper Reko Nybacka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The attack was good, but when Calisto Flayre in the 41st minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. Reko Nybacka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nikitas Galanos in the 45th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Carlos Alberto Soares to strike the kick off in the second half. If Walmir Pombal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 56th minute Calisto Flayre shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Reko Nybacka saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 60 played minutes Catugi FC got a freekick which was hit by Vicente Valladares. 66 minutes into the game, Walmir Duarte was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Catugi FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave GREEN LIONS the free kick. The supporters of GREEN LIONS booed when Catugi FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Walmir Duarte didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Catugi FC's zone, Calisto Flayre stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Reko Nybacka came out of the goal and Calisto Flayre tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Nikitas Galanos blasted a shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Reko Nybacka having to make a save. In the 85th minute Walmir Pombal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tolis Prinianakis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Calisto Flayre's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Reko Nybacka was relentless in the 87th minute of the game. In the 95th minute, GREEN LIONS's Calisto Flayre dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2.