World League

Jose Alberto Ventura
Spectators: 7526 (Terracing: 5645, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Esteban Fuertes kicked off to start the match. Nicolas Trigo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Guaberto Curcio, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Guaberto Curcio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 9th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rafael Borre's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 11thth minute, Nicolas Trigo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After a defensive mix-up in venturinha F.C.'s zone, Marcello Lewandowski stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Damian Raebert came out of the goal and Marcello Lewandowski tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 15th minute, Zé Augusto Paiva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcello Lewandowski in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Damian Raebert prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 23 minutes venturinha F.C.'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Iwo Kalak who took care of the corner kick. After a rather tough play, Tribos's Zé Augusto Paiva got a free kick in the 23rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yan de Sousa in the 26th minute of play forced Tribos's goalkeeper Nicolas Trigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Damian Raebert showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcello Lewandowski in the 31st minute of the match. Guaberto Curcio might have been able to make a better finish in the 34th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nicolas Trigo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Guaberto Curcio ran back to his position shaking his head. venturinha F.C.'s Damian Raebert played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcello Lewandowski in the 40th minute of play. A collision led to Tribos getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Jaroslaw Winograd hit a great ball. Nicolas Trigo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Saul Arano in the 44th minute. In the 47th minute, Marcello Lewandowski made a precise shot to the right of Damian Raebert. venturinha F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. 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.

Rafael Borre fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nicolas Trigo having to interfere. A sloppy throw-in by Gaspar El Bahri in the 57th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Tribos's Adélio Pinhal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcello Lewandowski in the 58th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Damian Raebert saved venturinha F.C. from getting behind. Nicolas Trigo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Guaberto Curcio in the 60th minute of the match. Damian Raebert made an important save on a dangerous shot by Xande Cabezudo in the 61st minute. After having played for 62 minutes, Eustaquio Gombal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. venturinha F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Eustaquio Gombal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Zé Augusto Paiva hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. 76 minutes in the game, Marcello Lewandowski dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. 77 minutes into the game, venturinha F.C.'s Esteban Fuertes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nicolas Trigo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marcello Lewandowski got free with Damian Raebert in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Nicolas Trigo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adriano Marchegiani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Damian Raebert made an important save on a dangerous shot by Xande Cabezudo in the 91st minute.