World League

Old Traford Canoas
Spectators: 7460 (Terracing: 5596, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Sérgio Jacinto took the kick off in the first half of the match. Eriberto Queirós stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Calvin Strohmayer's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. Jamar Vang took the ball and in the 5 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Eriberto Queirós. Eriberto Queirós dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Calvin Strohmayer in the 12th minute of play forced Engenheiros da Vila's goalkeeper Eriberto Queirós to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Guguh Saepuloh hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. Eriberto Queirós showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Calvin Strohmayer in the 17th minute of the match. With a little luck, G.R.'s Matheus Toscano got control of the ball when Osvaldinho Arruda tried to sneak it across the goal line. Engenheiros da Vila's Eriberto Queirós played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Calvin Strohmayer in the 20th minute of play. Eriberto Queirós showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jamar Vang in the 24th minute of the match. Shen Jing Wei kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. In the 26th minute, Calvin Strohmayer got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Eriberto Queirós showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Calvin Strohmayer, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. In the 28th minute, Jamar Vang made a precise shot to the right of Eriberto Queirós. Engenheiros da Vila's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. With 33 minutes on the clock, Adriano Panella commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 32nd minute, one of Engenheiros da Vila: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 Engenheiros da Vila. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jamar Vang in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eriberto Queirós saved Engenheiros da Vila from getting behind. After 39 minutes Engenheiros da Vila's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Guguh Saepuloh who took care of the corner kick. After 41 minutes, Gernando Sarmento mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Engenheiros da Vila and the G.R. players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 42 played minutes Engenheiros da Vila got a freekick which was hit by Gernando Sarmento. Guguh Saepuloh kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. In the 46th minute, one of Engenheiros da Vila: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 Engenheiros da Vila. Eriberto Queirós had in the 48thth minute some difficulties stopping Jamar Vang's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Calvin Strohmayer to make the kick off. When Vitoldas Dovydaitis fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored G.R.'s protests and gave Vitoldas Dovydaitis a yellow card for diving instead. After 52 played minutes G.R. got a freekick which was hit by Vitoldas Dovydaitis. The audience was convinced that Osvaldinho Arruda's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Matheus Toscano was relentless in the 53rd minute of the game. In the 56th minute, Calvin Strohmayer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Matheus Toscano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sérgio Jacinto in the 57th minute of play. 58 minutes into the game, Sture Vik was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Engenheiros da Vila's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave G.R. the free kick. 63 minutes into the game, Sérgio Jacinto was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Engenheiros da Vila's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave G.R. the free kick. Sérgio Jacinto hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. G.R.'s Matheus Toscano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Osvaldinho Arruda in the 67th minute of play. The supporters of G.R. booed when Engenheiros da Vila was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gernando Sarmento didn't get a good kick on the ball. Calvin Strohmayer struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Eriberto Queirós didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for G.R.. Calvin Strohmayer kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Osvaldinho Arruda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Engenheiros da Vila booed when G.R. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yefet Bar-Zohar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Matheus Toscano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sérgio Jacinto, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Matheus Toscano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Osvaldinho Arruda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Engenheiros da Vila's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Gernando Sarmento in the 83rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Osvaldinho Arruda in the 85th minute of play forced G.R.'s goalkeeper Matheus Toscano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Matheus Toscano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sérgio Jacinto in the 86th minute of play. Sérgio Jacinto's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Matheus Toscano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 97th minute of play. The G.R. players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.