World League

Arena Ariranha City
Spectators: 7510 (Terracing: 5633, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cristóvão Mattos made the kick off which started today's match. After a defensive mix-up in Paranhos Ariranha FC's zone, Ermegildo Haritz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gaspar Gilesindo came out of the goal and Ermegildo Haritz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Paranhos Ariranha FC's Renato Bezerra got a free kick in the 4th minute. Elvio Errapel made in the 15th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Santos Jaume. Cristóvão Mattos struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Erubiel Frans didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Paranhos Ariranha FC. Moises Hodei took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gaspar Gilesindo. Gaspar Gilesindo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Cristóvão Mattos received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Erubiel Frans came out and tried to block the shot, but Cristóvão Mattos slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 29th minute. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ's goalkeeper Erubiel Frans, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Paranhos Ariranha FC's Gaspar Gilesindo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ermegildo Haritz in the 35th minute of play. The attack was good, but when Santos Jaume in the 36th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. A collision led to CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Santos Jaume hit a great ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Cristóvão Mattos kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Erubiel Frans. That made the score 2-1 in the 39 minute of play. Gaspar Gilesindo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ferdinando Michelini, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. In the 45th minute, Paranhos Ariranha FC's Cristóvão Mattos dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 3-1. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Ermegildo Haritz made the kick off in the second half. Gaspar Gilesindo stood somewhat misplaced when Santos Jaume came free in front of goal and shot 3-2 to the left of him in the 51 minute. Cristóvão Mattos blasted a shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Erubiel Frans having to make a save. CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ's Erubiel Frans played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristóvão Mattos in the 58th minute of play. 63 minutes into the game, Paranhos Ariranha FC's Cristóvão Mattos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Erubiel Frans made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-2. 69 minutes into the match, Paranhos Ariranha FC's Cristóvão Mattos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Erubiel Frans narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Erubiel Frans didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cristóvão Mattos went, in the 72nd minute, to the upper right corner, 5-2 was the resulting score. CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ's Sixto Lucian was substituted for Ermegildo Haritz. CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ's Erubiel Frans played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristóvão Mattos in the 78th minute of play. In the 80th minute the ball was on its way in behind CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ's goalkeeper Erubiel Frans, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 94 minutes into the match, Paranhos Ariranha FC's goalkeeper Gaspar Gilesindo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rolando Shepherd. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Paranhos Ariranha FC had won after a very even match.