World League

Estádio 25 de Abril
Spectators: 7526 (Terracing: 5645, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) FC Hugo's Taavi Kapsi 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. Salvador Sordo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Robert Ojamäe in the 3rd minute of play. In the 6thth minute of the game Taavi Kapsi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Eureka's Salvador Sordo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maarek Nisu in the 10th minute of play forced Eureka's goalkeeper Salvador Sordo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Salvador Sordo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Taavi Kapsi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 12th minute of the match Maarek Nisu sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Salvador Sordo skillfully saved the ball. When FC Hugo's Robert Ojamäe in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Eureka's goalie prevented a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Laureano Portugal got free with Illimar Sulg in the 19th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 22nd minute FC Hugo were awarded a corner. Maarek Nisu went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Maarek Nisu almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Eureka's Salvador Sordo did a great save. In the 26th match minute, FC Hugo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andre Emapoeg to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Laureano Portugal got free with Illimar Sulg in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Valentim Castilho's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Illimar Sulg firmly grabbed it by the left post. The supporters of FC Hugo booed when Eureka was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Quintino Lobo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Salvador Sordo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Taavi Kapsi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC Hugo's Illimar Sulg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dário Colaço in the 42nd minute of play. Illimar Sulg made a fantastic save in the 45th minute, when Laureano Portugal sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to Eureka getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Laureano Portugal hit a great ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Dário Colaço was the one to do the kick off. In the 53rd minute Taavi Kapsi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Salvador Sordo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Illimar Sulg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Laureano Portugal in the 59th minute of play. Salvador Sordo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Taavi Kapsi in the 67th minute of the match. Illimar Sulg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dário Colaço in the 69th minute of the match. Robert Ojamäe could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Salvador Sordo made a huge save. FC Hugo's Robert Ojamäe got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. FC Hugo's Illimar Sulg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Laureano Portugal in the 80th minute of play. Illimar Sulg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valentim Castilho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Robert Ojamäe struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Salvador Sordo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Hugo. The supporters of Eureka booed when FC Hugo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robert Ojamäe didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 94th minute, FC Hugo's Ain Ida seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Ain Ida the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of FC Hugo protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Ain Ida had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After a rather tough play, FC Hugo's Ain Ida got a free kick in the 95th minute. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.