World League

MAN FC - STADIUM
Spectators: 7620 (Terracing: 5716, Seating: 1752, VIP seats: 152) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Miroslav Klose got the match started through his kick off. In the 6th minute Ilídio Abrantes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Godofredo Abella saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Ilídio Abrantes came up free with the goalie in the 8th minute, the QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C. 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 Ilídio Abrantes couldn't finish the play. Kristopher Johnson was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Cederik De Roost showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 12 minute of play. Miroslav Klose's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Godofredo Abella read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, MAN FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ilídio Abrantes came free, but Godofredo Abella reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Marcelino Hug had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. MAN FC's Niceto Euloxu got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Ilídio Abrantes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C. getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Bernardo Simões hit a great ball. Godofredo Abella showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Miroslav Klose in the 42nd minute of the match. In the 44th minute Miroslav Klose shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Godofredo Abella saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cederik De Roost was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cederik De Roost in the 57th minute of play forced QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.'s goalkeeper Kristopher Johnson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 58 minutes into the game, Jude Sabourin threw the ball into play from the sideline. QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.'s Aleksey Denisov quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Miroslav Klose blasted a shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Godofredo Abella having to make a save. Kristopher Johnson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jude Sabourin in the 63rd minute of play. 67 minutes into the match, QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.'s Miroslav Klose sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Godofredo Abella narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ilídio Abrantes hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. MAN FC made a substitution. Mariusz Kaczanka replaced Marcelino Hug. Ilídio Abrantes kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. In the 75th match minute, MAN FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cederik De Roost to maneuver through the defense. QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C. made a substitution. José Guimarães replaced Gigel Durbac. The supporters of QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C. booed when MAN FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cederik De Roost didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miroslav Klose in the 80th minute of play forced MAN FC's goalkeeper Godofredo Abella to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Miroslav Klose had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in MAN FC's zone, Aleksey Denisov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Godofredo Abella came out of the goal and Aleksey Denisov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. MAN FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C. for a fine match.