World League

Monumental MaraMessi
Spectators: 7465 (Terracing: 5600, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Osmar Branco started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Internacional's goalkeeper Odoy Pradhana had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tobias Mino. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vivaldo Valle in the 6th minute of play forced Albiceleste F.C.'s goalkeeper Clemente Artizar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 7 minutes into the game, Higinio Fix was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Albiceleste F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Internacional the free kick. After a rather tough play, Albiceleste F.C.'s Higinio Fix got a free kick in the 7th minute. Clemente Artizar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lambis Dimitropoulos, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Vivaldo Valle recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Clemente Artizar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Osmar Branco in the 15th minute of play. Albiceleste F.C.'s Clemente Artizar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vivaldo Valle in the 20th minute of play. Clemente Artizar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Osmar Branco in the 21st minute of the match. 24 minutes into the match, Albiceleste F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Rafa Souto came free, but Clemente Artizar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Clemente Artizar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Osmar Branco, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Laureano Silviano hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. In the 31st minute Vivaldo Valle shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Clemente Artizar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 33 minutes had been played when some careless play by Albiceleste F.C.'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Rafa Souto was slow to take the kick. During this time Internacional's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Internacional's Rafa Souto to fire away a dangerous shot which Clemente Artizar despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 35th minute Osmar Branco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Clemente Artizar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lambis Dimitropoulos in the 40th minute of play forced Albiceleste F.C.'s goalkeeper Clemente Artizar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Clemente Artizar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lambis Dimitropoulos, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Internacional's Lambis Dimitropoulos got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 44 minutes into the game, Luan Netto cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Clemente Artizar was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Osmar Branco's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 52ndth minute, Clemente Artizar skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 53rd minute, Laureano Silviano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Osmar Branco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Lambis Dimitropoulos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Nestor Nabar fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Albiceleste F.C.'s protests and gave Nestor Nabar a yellow card for diving instead. In the 66th match minute, Albiceleste F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nestor Nabar to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Albiceleste F.C.'s Tobias Mino got a free kick in the 67th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Albiceleste F.C.'s zone, Rafa Souto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Clemente Artizar came out of the goal and Rafa Souto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 69th minute Osmar Branco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Clemente Artizar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lambis Dimitropoulos might have been able to make a better finish in the 75th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Clemente Artizar. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lambis Dimitropoulos ran back to his position shaking his head. Clemente Artizar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luan Netto in the 75th minute of the match. Internacional's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Rafa Souto in the 84th minute. The corner ended in Rafa Souto almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Albiceleste F.C.'s Clemente Artizar did a great save. Clemente Artizar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Osmar Branco's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. After 86 minutes, Osmar Branco made it 0-5 with a short kick to the right side. Albiceleste F.C.'s Clemente Artizar tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Blas Telo hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Lambis Dimitropoulos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Internacional booed when Albiceleste F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Higinio Fix didn't get a good kick on the ball. Internacional's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.