World League

Papunhas
Spectators: 7446 (Terracing: 5586, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) 2 minutes into the match, Laguna Sunrise FC's goal looked a bit too open when Paulo Dybala came free, but Emerson Leão reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lautaro Martinez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 12 minutes into the match, Paulo Dybala notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Laguna Sunrise FC's Emerson Leão. Emerson Leão was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Emerson Leão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lion Messi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lion Messi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ángel-Fabián Di María hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Emerson Leão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lautaro Martinez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Emerson Leão made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lionel Messi in the 21st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Martinez in the 27th minute of play forced Laguna Sunrise FC's goalkeeper Emerson Leão to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Paulinho Hoffmann sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dibag Martinez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulinho Hoffmann, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 39 minutes into the match, Laguna Sunrise FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lionel Messi came free, but Emerson Leão reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lionel Messi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Emerson Leão tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Emerson Leão stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lautaro Martinez's shot from short distance in the 47th minute. 48 minutes had been played when some careless play by Laguna Sunrise FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Lionel Messi was slow to take the kick. During this time La Scaloneta's players had a chance to rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Lion Messi to strike the kick off in the second half. 56 minutes into the match, Laguna Sunrise FC's Anísio Cordeiro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dibag Martinez narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 64 played minutes Laguna Sunrise FC got a freekick which was hit by Paulinho Hoffmann. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lion Messi in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Emerson Leão saved Laguna Sunrise FC from getting behind. Lion Messi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emerson Leão having to interfere. With 78 minutes on the clock, Hélder de Lima commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 78th minute, Hélder de Lima hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Laguna Sunrise FC's zone, Lionel Messi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emerson Leão came out of the goal and Lionel Messi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dibag Martinez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Andrade, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of La Scaloneta booed when Laguna Sunrise FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. César Alves didn't get a good kick on the ball. Diguinho Abreu's late challenge caught a La Scaloneta's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Diguinho Abreu helped the player get up and apologised. The long shot by Marcos Acuña in the 94th minute really tested Emerson Leão's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. La Scaloneta's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.