World League

Artemio Franchi
Spectators: 8030 (Terracing: 6024, Seating: 1846, VIP seats: 160) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cris Gol kicked off to start the match. If Cris Gol had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After a rather tough play, Predador Brasiliense MZBR's Sandrinho Almeida got a free kick in the 6th minute. In the 8th match minute, Predador Brasiliense MZBR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sandrinho Almeida to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ali Kürşat Aurelio in the 10th minute of play forced ACF Fiorentina's goalkeeper Federico Kalinowski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind ACF Fiorentina's goalkeeper Federico Kalinowski, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 16th minute, Hernán Leandro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 20 minutes into the match, Predador Brasiliense MZBR's goalkeeper Octavian Jähnigen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hernán Leandro. Federico Kalinowski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cris Gol, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. The audience was convinced that Cris Gol's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Federico Kalinowski was relentless in the 23rd minute of the game. Octavian Jähnigen made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Hernán Leandro sent off a good shot on target. Cris Gol received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Federico Kalinowski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Predador Brasiliense MZBR's Sandrinho Almeida got a free kick in the 40th minute. Federico Kalinowski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cris Gol in the 41st minute of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

In the 53rd minute, Saturnino Michael hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Octavian Jähnigen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hernán Leandro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 58 minutes into the match, ACF Fiorentina's Gabriel Gaufred sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Octavian Jähnigen narrowly saved just below the crossbar. ACF Fiorentina's Maximino Cabezon was substituted for Hernán Leandro. In the 60th minute of the match ACF Fiorentina got a corner. Predador Brasiliense MZBR's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Gabriel Gaufred ran over to the corner to take the kick. When Predador Brasiliense MZBR's Cris Gol in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ACF Fiorentina's goalie prevented a goal. Predador Brasiliense MZBR's Lam Baril was substituted for Birger Ståhlman. Predador Brasiliense MZBR made a substitution. António Sobral replaced Cris Gol. ACF Fiorentina made a substitution. Anselmo Luar replaced Martin Vellito. Anselmo Luar made in the 75th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Predador Brasiliense MZBR's Kacper Lizewski. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Maximino Cabezon in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Octavian Jähnigen prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 78th minute the ball was on its way in behind Predador Brasiliense MZBR's goalkeeper Octavian Jähnigen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. ACF Fiorentina were awarded a corner in the 80th minute after Predador Brasiliense MZBR's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gabriel Gaufred took the corner. The corner ended in Gabriel Gaufred almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Predador Brasiliense MZBR's Octavian Jähnigen did a great save. Federico Kalinowski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jânio Donatello in the 85th minute. 90 minutes into the match, ACF Fiorentina's goalkeeper Federico Kalinowski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jânio Donatello. 92 minutes into the game, Kacper Lizewski threw the ball into play from the sideline. ACF Fiorentina's Anselmo Luar quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Federico Kalinowski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from António Sobral in the 95th minute of the match. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.