World League

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 7664 (Terracing: 5749, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) In the 3rd match minute, Abuba Akotonon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rene Sanson to maneuver through the defense. In the 4thth minute of the game Armando Meireles who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Abuba Akotonon FC's Hugo Orlando Gatti was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Hugo Orlando Gatti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruno Soveral, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustavo Carrasqueira in the 7th minute of play forced Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Hugo Orlando Gatti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 8th match minute, Abuba Akotonon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Genaro Elivareo to maneuver through the defense. Hugo Orlando Gatti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustavo Carrasqueira in the 9th minute of play. In the 12th minute of the match, Genaro Elivareo got a very nice opportunity to score, but Laurențiu Gaciu was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Ramiro Rey kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. 17 minutes into the match, Abuba Akotonon FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gustavo Carrasqueira came free, but Hugo Orlando Gatti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner led Exército Português's Abel Carvalhais to fire away a dangerous shot which Hugo Orlando Gatti despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. When Exército Português's Abel Carvalhais in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Abuba Akotonon FC's goalie prevented a goal. 22 minutes into the match, Abuba Akotonon FC's goal looked a bit too open when Bruno Soveral came free, but Hugo Orlando Gatti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gustavo Carrasqueira scored 0-1 in the 26th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Hugo Orlando Gatti, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 33 minutes in the game Marian Axinte did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Aybar Hasret. Hugo Orlando Gatti stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gustavo Carrasqueira's shot from short distance in the 34th minute. In the 36thth minute of the game Armando Meireles who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Abuba Akotonon FC's Hugo Orlando Gatti was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Exército Português's Armando Meireles in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Abuba Akotonon FC's goalie prevented a goal. Abuba Akotonon FC's Hugo Orlando Gatti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustavo Carrasqueira in the 42nd minute of play. The Abuba Akotonon FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Exército Português were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cecilio Tristan made a kick off. In the 52nd match minute, Abuba Akotonon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vânderson Barbosa to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 53 in the game by Armando Meireles from a close distance when the talented Hugo Orlando Gatti managed to make a qualified save. Abuba Akotonon FC's players were relieved. In the 53rd minute, Vânderson Barbosa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hugo Orlando Gatti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruno Soveral, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. 56 minutes into the match, Abuba Akotonon FC's goal looked a bit too open when Aybar Hasret came free, but Hugo Orlando Gatti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Abuba Akotonon FC's Hugo Orlando Gatti got control of the ball when Armando Meireles tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 59 minutes, Vânderson Barbosa mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Abuba Akotonon FC and the Exército Português players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 59th minute, Vânderson Barbosa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Bruno Soveral came up free with the goalie in the 62nd minute, the Exército Português fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Bruno Soveral couldn't finish the play. The supporters of Exército Português booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ariel Artaldo didn't get a good kick on the ball. It was a well-played corner which Abel Carvalhais managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Exército Português's Feliks Maurycy was substituted for Aybar Hasret. The audience thought a goal was coming when Feliks Maurycy got free with Hugo Orlando Gatti in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to Exército Português getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Marian Axinte hit a great ball. Exército Português's Eliseu Fragoso was substituted for Marian Axinte. 82 minutes into the match, Abuba Akotonon FC's goal looked a bit too open when Armando Meireles came free, but Hugo Orlando Gatti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hugo Orlando Gatti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bruno Soveral in the 83rd minute of the match. Hugo Orlando Gatti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruno Soveral, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Abuba Akotonon FC's attentive Genaro Elivareo managed to snatch the ball when Lech Trynda made a throw-in in the 89th minute of the game. A collision led to Abuba Akotonon FC getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Eduardo Emmanuel hit a great ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Exército Português had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.