World League

Jörlanda -vallen
Spectators: 7483 (Terracing: 5614, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) Xurupita FC's Lilian Vântu 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. Lilian Vântu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Renaldo Segarra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Célio Maranhense, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Lilian Vântu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 8th minute. Renaldo Segarra tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 10 played minutes Jörlanda got a freekick which was hit by Patrik Harlén. Joseph Tinglöv recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 15 minutes into the game, Xurupita FC's Emerson Jacaré nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Renaldo Segarra made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Gustavo Coelho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matthias Holmgren in the 19th minute of the match. Jörlanda's Renaldo Segarra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lilian Vântu in the 20th minute of play. In the 20th minute, Célio Maranhense left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Xurupita FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. When Xurupita FC's Célio Maranhense in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Jörlanda's goalie prevented a goal. 27 minutes into the match, Xurupita FC's Emerson Jacaré sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Renaldo Segarra narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 28 minutes had been played when some careless play by Jörlanda's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Emerson Jacaré was slow to take the kick. During this time Xurupita FC's players had a chance to rest. With a little luck, Xurupita FC's Gustavo Coelho got control of the ball when Matthias Holmgren tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Célio Maranhense in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Renaldo Segarra prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lilian Vântu in the 39th minute of play forced Jörlanda's goalkeeper Renaldo Segarra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Renaldo Segarra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Célio Maranhense in the 41st minute of the match. Célio Maranhense fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Renaldo Segarra having to interfere. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Matthias Holmgren stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Emerson Jacaré's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Renaldo Segarra read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 52nd minute of play. When Jörlanda's Matthias Holmgren in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Xurupita FC's goalie prevented a goal. 56 minutes into the match, Jörlanda's goal looked a bit too open when Lilian Vântu came free, but Renaldo Segarra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Célio Maranhense came free with the goalkeeper in the 58th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Renaldo Segarra could save by the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emerson Jacaré in the 59th minute of play forced Jörlanda's goalkeeper Renaldo Segarra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Célio Maranhenses short, quick shot in the 64thth minute got Renaldo Segarra to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Xurupita FC's Christian Lima was substituted for Emerson Jacaré. In the 69th minute, one of Jörlanda:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Jörlanda. Renaldo Segarra went to the wrong direction when Rowley McJon was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. After 88 minutes, Christian Lima made it 0-3 with a short kick to the right side. Jörlanda's Renaldo Segarra tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 91st match minute, Xurupita FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rowley McJon to maneuver through the defense. Matthias Holmgren received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Gustavo Coelho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Xurupita FC'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.