World League

Jayme Cintra
Spectators: 7836 (Terracing: 5878, Seating: 1802, VIP seats: 156) Miguel Ángel Benito started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 10th minute, Galo do Japi's Cléberson Lara ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Leonel Rocco. Leonel Rocco yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Ronaldo Giovanelli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Ángel Benito in the 13th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paulo Renato Saraiva in the 20th minute of play forced Cascadia United's goalkeeper Leonel Rocco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Leonel Rocco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Renato Saraiva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 27th minute, Tamás Lovas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paulo Renato Saraiva in the 29th minute of play forced Cascadia United's goalkeeper Leonel Rocco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cafu Ringaa got free with Leonel Rocco in the 30th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 38 minutes into the game, Abel Neron was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cascadia United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Galo do Japi the free kick. Abel Neron kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Cascadia United's Leonel Rocco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlos Santana in the 43rd minute of play. Cascadia United's Leonel Rocco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paulo Renato Saraiva in the 44th minute of play. 45 minutes into the match, Galo do Japi's goal looked a bit too open when Miguel Ángel Benito came free, but Ronaldo Giovanelli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

Cascadia United's Constantino Neto was substituted for Abel Neron. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Paulo Renato Saraiva made a kick off. After 52 played minutes Cascadia United got a freekick which was hit by Justino Sansone. In the 53rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Cascadia United's goalkeeper Leonel Rocco, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Leonel Rocco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlos Santana in the 56th minute of the match. Leonel Rocco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cléberson Lara in the 58th minute of the match. Cléberson Lara charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cléberson Lara the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Galo do Japi getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Cléberson Lara hit a great ball. Cascadia United made a substitution. Agustin Bittor replaced Leopold Greve. Cléberson Lara hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Ronaldo Giovanelli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Miguel Ángel Benito in the 75th minute of the match. Miguel Ángel Benito received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Ronaldo Giovanelli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Agustin Bittor did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 2-1 to the left of a surprised Ronaldo Giovanelli 81 minutes into the match. Miguel Ángel Benito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ronaldo Giovanelli made a fantastic save in the 92nd minute, when Agustin Bittor sent off a good shot on target. The Galo do Japi manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Cascadia United to win.