World League

Colosseum of Pain
Spectators: 7498 (Terracing: 5624, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Josué Paiva got the match started through his kick off. 4 minutes into the match, Álvaro Gaspar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Davide Conte. Alba FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Álvaro Gaspar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Álvaro Gaspar struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Davide Conte didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for VARGINHA FC. Antonio Di Donato kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Josué Paiva in the 17th minute of play forced Alba FC's goalkeeper Davide Conte to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dito Novaes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Federico Di Iorio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Davide Conte showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Josué Paiva, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. Alba FC's Davide Conte played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Álvaro Gaspar in the 24th minute of play. Otávio Netto might have been able to make a better finish in the 25th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Davide Conte. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Otávio Netto ran back to his position shaking his head. Alba FC's Davide Conte played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alvin Thedin in the 27th minute of play. In the 30th minute Benito Gaufred shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Davide Conte saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Davide Conte made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Álvaro Gaspar in the 38th minute of play. Davide Conte stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Josué Paiva's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. Davide Conte showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Álvaro Gaspar, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Donato Amatori in the 43rd minute of play forced VARGINHA FC's goalkeeper Dito Novaes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mauro Galvão kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Donato Amatori made a kick off. Dito Novaes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Donato Amatori in the 51st minute of the match. In the 53rd minute, Domenico Giocondo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 55th minute Benito Gaufred shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Davide Conte saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 57th minute of the match VARGINHA FC got a corner. Alba FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Alvin Thedin ran over to the corner to take the kick. Alvin Thedin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 66 minutes into the match, Alba FC's goalkeeper Davide Conte had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Josué Paiva. Josué Paivas short, quick shot in the 67thth minute got Davide Conte to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Alvin Thedin's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 77thth minute, Davide Conte skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Patxi Palenzuela could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Davide Conte made a huge save. In the 81st minute Benito Gaufred shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Davide Conte saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Davide Conte made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Josué Paiva in the 82nd minute of play. When Alba FC's Donato Amatori in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye VARGINHA FC's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Federico Di Iorio in the 88th minute of play forced VARGINHA FC's goalkeeper Dito Novaes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Leonel Ribota tried to clear up in front of the goal, but didn't succeed and rather the ball rolled into the own goal to the right of a despaired Dito Novaes. An unnecessary self made goal, 1-1 in the 89th minute. Davide Conte took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patxi Palenzuela, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Patxi Palenzuela got free with Davide Conte in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.