World League

Ginásio CEL Vieira
Spectators: 7477 (Terracing: 5609, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Julian Efraim got the match started through his kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Julian Efraim in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Diamantino Magalhães prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 10 minutes into the match, Academia Militar MZ's goal looked a bit too open when Julian Efraim came free, but Diamantino Magalhães reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 14th minute Academia Militar MZ were awarded a corner. Gilmar Torres went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Academia Militar MZ's Gilmar Torres to fire away a dangerous shot which Xencio Millan despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Xencio Millan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gilmar Torres in the 16th minute. Julian Efraim fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Diamantino Magalhães having to interfere. Xencio Millan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gilmar Torres, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Julian Efraim's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Diamantino Magalhães read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. Xencio Millan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernd Goldsche in the 24th minute of the match. 31 minutes into the game, Ademar Motta threw the ball into play from the sideline. Cardiff City FC's Nunez Larra quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After having played for 31 minutes, Julian Efraim managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cardiff City FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Julian Efraim was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Diamantino Magalhães showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nunez Larra, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Diamantino Magalhães made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Julian Efraim in the 42nd minute of play. Diamantino Magalhães showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julian Efraim, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. The throw-in from Gilson Amaral in the 46th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Cardiff City FC's Nunez Larra. After some careless play in the Academia Militar MZ defense, Julian Efraim kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Diamantino Magalhães. The Academia Militar MZ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Diamantino Magalhães should have stopped the shot. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Bernd Goldsche to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernd Goldsche in the 59th minute of play forced Cardiff City FC's goalkeeper Xencio Millan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Diamantino Magalhães made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Julian Efraim in the 63rd minute of play. 68 minutes into the match, Julian Efraim dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Diamantino Magalhães, 0-2. In the 71st minute, Everardo Joey hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 73 minutes into the match, Academia Militar MZ's goal looked a bit too open when Julian Efraim came free, but Diamantino Magalhães reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Xencio Millan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hélder Custódio in the 78th minute of play. 80 minutes into the game, Gilson Amaral was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Academia Militar MZ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cardiff City FC the free kick. A collision led to Academia Militar MZ getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Gilson Amaral hit a great ball. Nunez Larra might have been able to make a better finish in the 81st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Diamantino Magalhães. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Nunez Larra ran back to his position shaking his head. Diamantino Magalhães made an important save on a dangerous shot by Julian Efraim in the 84th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Julian Efraim in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Diamantino Magalhães saved Academia Militar MZ from getting behind. Julian Efraim received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Diamantino Magalhães tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Academia Militar MZ's Carlinhos Carvalho got a free kick in the 95th minute. 96 minutes into the match, Academia Militar MZ's goal looked a bit too open when Julian Efraim came free, but Diamantino Magalhães reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cardiff City FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.