World League

Bezerros
Spectators: 7483 (Terracing: 5614, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Claudinho do Vale made the kick off which started today's match. Luiz Fernando Peixoto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Black Cold in the 5th minute of play. In the 9th minute, Black Cold left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ninjas FK fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Almir Freitas's late challenge caught a Ninjas FK's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Almir Freitas helped the player get up and apologised. Almir Freitas hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. Luiz Fernando Peixoto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Black Cold, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Luiz Fernando Peixoto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Black Cold, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 17th match minute, Bezerros EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Almir Freitas to maneuver through the defense. 18 minutes into the match, Bezerros EC's goal looked a bit too open when Black Cold came free, but Luiz Fernando Peixoto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luiz Fernando Peixoto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Black Cold, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luiz Fernando Peixoto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Black Cold, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Ninjas FK's Torbjörn Grep got a good chance for a goal in the 28th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Black Cold kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Almir Freitas made in the 33rd minute of the game a quick throw-in and Inácio Furtado immediately put the ball in play. Luiz Fernando Peixoto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Black Cold in the 36th minute of the match. 38 minutes into the match, Bezerros EC's goal looked a bit too open when Black Cold came free, but Luiz Fernando Peixoto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 45 played minutes Ninjas FK got a freekick which was hit by Dans Are. After the first half Ninjas FK were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 52nd minute Alex Arantes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gösta Andreasson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Black Cold in the 56th minute of play forced Bezerros EC's goalkeeper Luiz Fernando Peixoto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 67th minute Black Cold shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luiz Fernando Peixoto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gösta Andreasson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alex Arantes in the 70th minute of the match. When Bezerros EC's Claudinho do Vale in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ninjas FK's goalie prevented a goal. Gösta Andreasson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alex Arantes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Ninjas FK getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Arne Löfgren hit a great ball. Clóvis Camargo kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Black Cold in the 83rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Luiz Fernando Peixoto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Clóvis Camargo fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bezerros EC's protests and gave Clóvis Camargo a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Ninjas FK booed when Bezerros EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Clóvis Camargo didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Ninjas FK eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.