World League

Emirates Stadium
Spectators: 7717 (Terracing: 5789, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Elias Siqueira started the match with the kick off. The audience was convinced that Nilson Leite's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marcelo Gröhe was relentless in the 8th minute of the game. Nilson Leite's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcelo Gröhe read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. After 19 played minutes Arsenal de Gols F.C got a freekick which was hit by Allan Silm. In the 23rd minute Leopoldo Perez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelo Gröhe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Leopoldo Perez scored 0-1 in the 23rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marcelo Gröhe, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 29 minutes into the match, Arsenal de Gols F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Nilson Leite came free, but Marcelo Gröhe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arsenal de Gols F.C's Marcelo Gröhe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nilson Leite in the 32nd minute of play. Elias Siqueira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Elias Siqueira blasted a shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Bilbo Arzube having to make a save. A collision led to Juventus EC getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Oséias Pontes hit a great ball. In the 46th minute, Elias Siqueira made a precise shot to the right of Bilbo Arzube. Juventus EC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Juventus EC's Luís Ramalho was substituted for Gabriel Peres. Juventus EC's Magno de Moraes was substituted for Nilson Leite. Juventus EC's Walmyr Loyola was substituted for Rosendo Gervaso. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Walmyr Loyola made a kick off. Oséias Pontes's late challenge caught a Arsenal de Gols F.C's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Oséias Pontes helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Arsenal de Gols F.C booed when Juventus EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oséias Pontes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Juventus EC's Bilbo Arzube played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elias Siqueira in the 57th minute of play. Fábio Secco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 62nd minute, Walmyr Loyola left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Juventus EC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Arsenal de Gols F.C's Raimundo Alvarenga was substituted for Elias Siqueira. Marcelo Gröhe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Walmyr Loyola in the 68th minute of play. Bilbo Arzube showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raimundo Alvarenga, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Bilbo Arzube showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from João Bertassi in the 73rd minute of the match. 73 minutes into the match, João Bertassi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bilbo Arzube. Juventus EC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that João Bertassi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Arsenal de Gols F.C's Mukti Sugandi was substituted for Allan Silm. Walmyr Loyola struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Marcelo Gröhe didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Juventus EC. 86 minutes into the match, Walmyr Loyola had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marcelo Gröhe. Arsenal de Gols F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Walmyr Loyola was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3. Jan-Joost Grootjans sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Walmyr Loyola came up free with the goalie in the 95th minute, the Juventus EC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Walmyr Loyola couldn't finish the play. The Juventus EC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.