World League

San Giorgio
Spectators: 7645 (Terracing: 5735, Seating: 1758, VIP seats: 152) Attilio Pani made the kick off and thus started the match. With a little luck, Jenipapo SC's David Seaman got control of the ball when Attilio Pani tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 6th minute Raphael Cunha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Válter Tasso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Válter Tasso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maurício Arósio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. forsal FC's Válter Tasso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aníbal Alagoano in the 13th minute of play. In the 15th minute, Raphael Cunha hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Válter Tasso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aníbal Alagoano, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. The supporters of Jenipapo SC booed when forsal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Attilio Bordon didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Jenipapo SC booed when forsal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emiliano Lucchetta didn't get a good kick on the ball. Válter Tasso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Raphael Cunha in the 31st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maurício Arósio in the 33rd minute of play forced forsal FC's goalkeeper Válter Tasso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Franco Fortunato's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but David Seaman firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 35th match minute, Jenipapo SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dylan Browne to maneuver through the defense. After 36 played minutes Jenipapo SC got a freekick which was hit by Börje Kämpe. Válter Tasso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Raphael Cunha in the 39th minute of play. David Seaman didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Emiliano Lucchetta went, in the 42nd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. In the 45th match minute, Jenipapo SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vinicio Junior to maneuver through the defense. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Aníbal Alagoano was the one to do the kick off. Válter Tasso made a fantastic save in the 55th minute, when Raphael Cunha sent off a good shot on target. David Seaman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Franco Fortunato, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When forsal FC's Attilio Pani in the 62nd minute got a chance for a shot 62nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Jenipapo SC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 69th minute Attilio Pani shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but David Seaman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 83 minutes into the game, Zé Carlos Monteiro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Válter Tasso. Zé Carlos Monteiro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Válter Tasso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aníbal Alagoano in the 87th minute of the match. Válter Tasso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maurício Arósio in the 90th minute of the match. Válter Tasso was out of position in the 94 minute of play, and Raphael Cunha capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Raphael Cunha really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Jenipapo SC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.