World League

Beira Rio
Spectators: 7460 (Terracing: 5596, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Dário Colaço got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Laureano Portugal in the 3rd minute of play forced INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's goalkeeper Alisson Goycochea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alisson Goycochea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Laureano Portugal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dário Colaço in the 12th minute of play forced INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's goalkeeper Alisson Goycochea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Lucas Head Son's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Salvador Sordo was relentless in the 14th minute of the game. Lucas Head Son blasted a shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Salvador Sordo having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucas Head Son in the 15th minute of play forced Eureka's goalkeeper Salvador Sordo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alisson Goycochea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Quintino Lobo, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Laureano Portugal in the 18th minute of play forced INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's goalkeeper Alisson Goycochea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Valdemar Severo lost his temper 19 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. 19 minutes into the game, one of Eureka:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Salvador Sordo had in the 21stth minute some difficulties stopping Nilmar de Souza's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. When INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's Lucas Head Son in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Eureka's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Eureka's zone, Lucas Head Son stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Salvador Sordo came out of the goal and Lucas Head Son tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 31 played minutes INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA got a freekick which was hit by Lucas Head Son. Lucas Head Sons short, quick shot in the 33rdth minute got Salvador Sordo to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Alisson Goycochea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valentim Castilho, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. After 46 played minutes Eureka got a freekick which was hit by Shi Xi Wei. 47 minutes into the match, Eureka's goalkeeper Salvador Sordo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lucas Head Son.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lucas Head Son was the one to do the kick off. In the 50th match minute, INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gerson Rezende to maneuver through the defense. In the 52nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Eureka's goalkeeper Salvador Sordo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Salvador Sordo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucas Head Son in the 54th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Lucas Head Son's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Salvador Sordo was relentless in the 57th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lucas Head Son in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Salvador Sordo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 63 minutes into the game, Shi Xi Wei threw the ball into play from the sideline. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's Frank Linhares quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 66th minute Lucas Head Son 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Leonel Xavier during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Salvador Sordo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlo Gamarra in the 71st minute of the match. Eureka's Salvador Sordo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucas Head Son in the 73rd minute of play. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's attack was well implemented in the 73rd minute, but when Lucas Head Son was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. Shi Xi Wei made in the 75th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Dário Colaço however managed to control. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Valentim Castilho managed to get in a good position for a shot. Eureka's supporters rose to their feet, but Valentim Castilho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alisson Goycochea breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The audience was convinced that Lucas Head Son's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Salvador Sordo was relentless in the 79th minute of the game. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lucas Head Son in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Salvador Sordo saved Eureka from getting behind. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA were awarded a corner in the 83th minute after Eureka's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Nilmar de Souza took the corner. Salvador Sordo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucas Head Son in the 87th minute of the match. 89 minutes had been played when some careless play by Eureka's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Nilmar de Souza was slow to take the kick. During this time INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's players had a chance to rest. Eureka's Salvador Sordo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Franklin Velloso in the 90th minute of play. If Franklin Velloso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.