World League

ARENA
Spectators: 7492 (Terracing: 5620, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) GRÊMIO's 史挺南 started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. GRÊMIO's Sergio Goicoechea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joris De Raeve in the 2nd minute of play. GRÊMIO's Abel Pirani got a good chance for a goal in the 5th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 6thth minute of the game 史挺南 who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Limburg United's Hendrik Herremans was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Sergio Goicoechea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Brend Vanden Driessche in the 7th minute of the match. 9 minutes into the match, Limburg United's goal looked a bit too open when 史挺南 came free, but Hendrik Herremans reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sergio Goicoechea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joris De Raeve, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, GRÊMIO's Kauã Leo got a free kick in the 15th minute. After 26 played minutes Limburg United got a freekick which was hit by Mickael den Pelsmaeker. 27 minutes into the match, GRÊMIO's Aníbal Moura broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Joris De Raeve fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sergio Goicoechea having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by 史挺南 in the 38th minute of play forced Limburg United's goalkeeper Hendrik Herremans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 39th match minute, Limburg United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabian Orellana to maneuver through the defense. The long shot by Aníbal Moura in the 40th minute really tested Hendrik Herremans'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. A collision led to GRÊMIO getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Abel Pirani hit a great ball. 43 minutes into the game, Limburg United's Fredrik Terwenhout nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sergio Goicoechea made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. 史挺南 struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Hendrik Herremans didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for GRÊMIO. The GRÊMIO players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Limburg United were winning 0-1.

Hendrik Herremans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 史挺南 in the 52nd minute of the match. In the 53rdth minute of the game Joris De Raeve who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but GRÊMIO's Sergio Goicoechea was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The Limburg United fans' excitement grew in the 53rd match minute when Limburg United's Joris De Raeve 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 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a rather tough play, Limburg United's Anios Karaoulanis got a free kick in the 60th minute. In the 62nd match minute, GRÊMIO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abel Pirani to maneuver through the defense. 67 minutes into the match, GRÊMIO's goal looked a bit too open when Fredrik Terwenhout came free, but Sergio Goicoechea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hendrik Herremans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 史挺南 in the 68th minute of the match. Mickael den Pelsmaeker's late challenge caught a GRÊMIO's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mickael den Pelsmaeker helped the player get up and apologised. Mickael den Pelsmaeker hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Limburg United's Hendrik Herremans played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 史挺南 in the 73rd minute of play. Hendrik Herremans stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of 史挺南's shot from short distance in the 75th minute. In the 78th match minute, GRÊMIO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aílton Ferraz to maneuver through the defense. Limburg United's Fabian Orellana got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 82nd minute Fredrik Terwenhout shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sergio Goicoechea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 史挺南 struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Hendrik Herremans didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for GRÊMIO. GRÊMIO's Sergio Goicoechea proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save GRÊMIO from getting a goal against them. Hendrik Herremans took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 史挺南, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match was over Limburg United could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than GRÊMIO throughout the match.