World League

Morumbi
Spectators: 7538 (Terracing: 5655, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Leonidas Orange took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd match minute, S.C.PAULISTA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jorge Neto to maneuver through the defense. Lucas Maciel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Murillo do Valle in the 7th minute of play. S.C.PAULISTA's Lucas Maciel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Murillo do Valle in the 8th minute of play. The supporters of Marzagão booed when S.C.PAULISTA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. César Eger didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 12th minute Pedro Toledo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucas Maciel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mieszko Karanowski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from César Eger in the 14th minute of the match. 17 minutes into the match, S.C.PAULISTA's goal looked a bit too open when Murillo do Valle came free, but Lucas Maciel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leonidas Orange fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mieszko Karanowski having to interfere. In the 23rd of the match, César Eger tried to place the ball in the upper right corner, but Mieszko Karanowski got in the way and made a wonderful save. If Murillo do Valle had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Marzagão booed when S.C.PAULISTA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Florian Pilipiec didn't get a good kick on the ball. S.C.PAULISTA's Lucas Maciel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Murillo do Valle in the 37th minute of play. In the 42nd minute, Jorge Neto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Murillo do Valle was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leonidas Orange in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mieszko Karanowski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Pedro Toledo hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. S.C.PAULISTA's Jorge Neto couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 54th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Marzagão. In the 62nd minute the ball was on its way in behind S.C.PAULISTA's goalkeeper Lucas Maciel, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jorge Neto hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. Jorge Neto hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. If Umberto Antunes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mieszko Karanowski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonidas Orange, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Marzagão's Mieszko Karanowski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by César Eger in the 79th minute of play. After 82 played minutes Domingos Santiago rounded S.C.PAULISTA's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-1. Leonidas Orange sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. César Eger recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 89 minutes into the match, Leonidas Orange had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Mieszko Karanowski. Marzagão's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Leonidas Orange was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. A collision led to Marzagão getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Eliseu Fantini hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Marzagão's Dário Toscano got a free kick in the 94th minute. S.C.PAULISTA's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.