World League

Estádio Pereirão
Spectators: 7462 (Terracing: 5597, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Zhuo Cheng Xiang got the match started through his kick off. Ronaldo Isidoro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maarek Jaama in the 8th minute of play forced Pereiras FC's goalkeeper Vânderson Botelho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zhuo Cheng Xiang could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 13th minute of the match, but Vânderson Pena made a huge save. Doctor's Vânderson Pena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ronaldo Isidoro in the 17th minute of play. 20 minutes into the game, Fabrício Rocha was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pereiras FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Doctor the free kick. A collision led to Pereiras FC getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Fabrício Rocha hit a great ball. 21 minutes into the match, Pereiras FC's goal looked a bit too open when Neeme Juur came free, but Vânderson Botelho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Felipe Rincón was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Vânderson Botelho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Neeme Juur, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Doctor booed when Pereiras FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enio Palmeira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vânderson Botelho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maarek Jaama, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Neeme Juur in the 32nd minute of play forced Pereiras FC's goalkeeper Vânderson Botelho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vânderson Botelho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maarek Jaama, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Narciso Dias's late challenge caught a Pereiras FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Narciso Dias helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Pereiras FC booed when Doctor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Narciso Dias didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 44 minutes, Ronaldo Isidoro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pereiras FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ronaldo Isidoro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The Pereiras FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Doctor were winning 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Maarek Jaama to make the kick off. Ronaldo Isidoro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ingmar Heinväli during the 57th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Doctor made a substitution. Jaanus Klausen replaced Taavi Aasager. Pereiras FC made a substitution. Hudson Moreira replaced José Carlos Bezerra. Doctor made a substitution. Long Stora replaced Neeme Juur. A collision led to Doctor getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Ingmar Heinväli hit a great ball. 62 minutes into the game, Doctor's Crawford Mudie nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vânderson Botelho made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. With his leg Vânderson Botelho managed to avoid a goal in the 73rdth minute, when Doctor's Maarek Jaama fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 84th minute, Doctor's Long Stora ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Vânderson Botelho. Vânderson Botelho yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-4. Crawford Mudie received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Vânderson Botelho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Maarek Jaama received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Vânderson Botelho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Doctor's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.