World League

LEÕES DO SUL
Spectators: 7352 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 20) Rune Olofsson made the kick off and thus started the match. After a rather tough play, Leões do Sul 53's Rune Olofsson got a free kick in the 2nd minute. David de Alcântara might have been able to make a better finish in the 6th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Saadettin Hatim. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. David de Alcântara ran back to his position shaking his head. Donato Cutberto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rony Rüşti, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind Leões do Sul 53's goalkeeper Saadettin Hatim, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A collision led to 26 de junio getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. David de Alcântara hit a great ball. Donato Cutberto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rogério Seco in the 13th minute of play. With an all-out effort, Leões do Sul 53's Donato Cutberto threw himself towards the right post 21 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Rene Barea, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 23 minutes had been played when some careless play by 26 de junio's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Hílton Britto was slow to take the kick. During this time Leões do Sul 53's players had a chance to rest. Leões do Sul 53's Hílton Britto was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Donato Cutberto in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Saadettin Hatim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from David de Alcântara in the 24th minute of the match. The supporters of Leões do Sul 53 booed when 26 de junio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aquilino Odilon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Donato Cutberto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hílton Britto in the 29th minute of play. In the 31st minute, Rene Barea reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Donato Cutberto. The goal made the score 1-1. In the 38th minute, Gavino Lobo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Donato Cutberto made a fantastic save in the 39th minute, when Rune Olofsson sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of 26 de junio booed when Leões do Sul 53 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rogério Seco didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 44 minutes Leões do Sul 53's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Gavino Lobo who took care of the corner kick. Gavino Lobo kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Saadettin Hatim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David de Alcântara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Donato Cutberto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rune Olofsson's shot from short distance in the 57th minute. With his leg Saadettin Hatim managed to avoid a goal in the 61stth minute, when 26 de junio's David de Alcântara fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 62ndth minute of the game David de Alcântara who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Leões do Sul 53's Saadettin Hatim was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 64 played minutes 26 de junio got a freekick which was hit by Jesus Lapurdi. The supporters of 26 de junio booed when Leões do Sul 53 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kraig Sandoval didn't get a good kick on the ball. 68 minutes into the match, Leões do Sul 53's goalkeeper Saadettin Hatim had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gavino Lobo. Christiano Barreto shot a long shot in the 71st minute and a light blocked Donato Cutberto hadn't a chance when the ball went into goal on his right side. It was 2-1. 74 minutes into the match, 26 de junio's David de Alcântara sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Saadettin Hatim narrowly saved just below the crossbar. David de Alcântaras short, quick shot in the 75thth minute got Saadettin Hatim to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Rogério Seco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Donato Cutberto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to 26 de junio getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Gavino Lobo hit a great ball. Rogério Seco took the ball and in the 84 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Donato Cutberto. Donato Cutberto dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. Saadettin Hatim made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when David de Alcântara sent off a good shot on target. Leões do Sul 53's defense didn't have a chance, in the 91st minute, when David de Alcântara scored to the left of an out of position Saadettin Hatim, making the score, 3-2. 26 de junio's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.